Varnas in Ancient India

Front

True or False: One of the most powerful varnas was the Sudra.

Back

False. The Sudras were considered the lowest varna in the traditional varna system of ancient India, primarily serving as laborers and service providers.

Front

True or False: The Buddha did not consider himself to be a god.

Back

True

Front

Theravada Buddhism teaches that the Buddha is god.

Back

False

Front

During his time as ruler, Ashoka became more violent and warlike.

Back

False

Front

Indian astronomers stated that Earth was round and revolved around the sun.

Back

True

Front

A private teacher:

a. Vedas

b. guru

c. Dalai Lama

d. stupas

Back

guru

Front

contained religious objects and served as places of worship:

a. Vedas

b. guru

c. stupas

d. Siddharth Gautama

Back

stupas

Front

Sacred books that recorded Aryan hymns, stories, poems, and prayers:

a. vedas

b. guru

c. Dalai Lama

d. stupas

Back

Vedas

Front

became known as the Buddha:

a. Vedas

b. guru

c. Siddhartha Gautama

d. stupas

Back

Siddhartha Gautama

Front

Buddhist leader that acts as head of Tibet's government:

a. Dalai Lama

b. guru

c. stupas

d. Vedas

Back

Dalai Lama