Flashcard on Hinduism Principles

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What main principle of Hinduism does a nonviolent protest show?

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ahimsa

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The lowest __________, or social grouping based on skill, identified in the Vedas was the

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varna; Sudras

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The strength of the Maurya empire depended on which of the following? the happiness of the empire’s people, the power and authority of the ruler, the efficiency of the bureaucracy, the money collected in taxes

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the power and authority of the ruler

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Scholars believe that Indus Valley people used granaries to

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store surplus crops.

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Most historians think that Indo-Aryan culture spread through India by

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gradual mixing.

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According to the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism, what must be overcome to end suffering?

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all selfish desires

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What central part of Hinduism does the following quote illustrate? “For the soul there is neither birth nor death at any time. He has not come into being, does not come into being, and will not come into being. He is unborn, eternal [unending], ever-existing and primeval [ancient and original]. He is not slain [killed] when the body is slain.” Options: ahimsa, reincarnation, dharma, karma

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reincarnation

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Why do scholars believe that the Indus Valley had a highly developed civilization?

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Its cities show a high level of planning.

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What is the correct order of cultures and empires in ancient India? Options: Indus, Vedic, Maurya, Gupta

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Indus, Vedic, Maurya, Gupta

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Which of the following statements about modern Buddhism is accurate?
- Buddhism is still widely practiced in India.
- Few Buddhists live in Asia.
- Most Buddhists live in monasteries.
- More than two million Buddhists live in the United States.

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More than two million Buddhists live in the United States.