Hinduism and Buddhism Flashcard

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Which of the following does not describe Hinduism?
- The goal is to reach Nirvana.
- one of the world’s oldest religions
- There is no founder.
- The divine being is known as Brahman.

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The goal is to reach Nirvana.

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The belief that your past actions determine what happens to you in this life is known as _________.

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kharma

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Which Indian empire, which was called the Golden Age, allowed people to practice the religion of their choice?

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Gupta

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Asoka, third king of the Maurya Empire, made a tremendous change in the history of his country when he stopped waging war and dedicated his life to peace. Which religion did he follow and spread to millions of people in India and Asia?

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Buddhism

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Who was the man whose quest for truth and ways to stop suffering earned him the name of Buddha and started the Buddhist religion?

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Siddhartha Gautama

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Which could best be added to the chart below about the discoveries at the ancient Indian cities uncovered in 1922? hundreds of mummies, the Constitution of India, the Sanskrit writing system that people still use today, a large fort or citadel

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the Sanskrit writing system that people still use today

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Which group of people left behind books of religious hymns called Vedas?

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Arya

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What body of water did the people of ancient India have to cross to reach the overland trade route from Burma to China?

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the Bay of Bengal

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What is the national animal of the country of India today?

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the Bengal tiger

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Which statement best describes India’s caste system? Options: There were four main caste groups and one lower group. People could only work to change their caste for reincarnation., Working hard could improve a person’s caste while they lived., The Untouchables were the highest class, because no one could touch their greatness., In India today, it is legal to treat someone differently because of their caste.

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There were four main caste groups and one lower group. People could only work to change their caste for reincarnation.