Ancient India Test

Front

Hindus believe that all their gods are part of a universal spirit called?

Back

Brahman

Front

This system determines a person's job, social group, and marriage.

Back

Caste

Front

According to Hinduism, people are reborn into new physical forms. The form one is born into depends on one's...?

Back

Karma

Front

Which word best describes a large landmass that is distinct from a continent? Options: state, subcontinent , region, country

Back

subcontinent 

Front

In which language did the people of the Indus River Valley write? Options: Varna, Vedic, Sanskrit, Indian

Back

Sanskrit

Front

The belief that people pass through many lives is called?

Back

reincarnation

Front

In Buddhism, this is the state of wisdom that occurs when someone gives up all desires.

Back

Nirvana

Front

Polytheism is the believe in ___________ gods/godesses.

Back

2 or more

Front

A religion founded by Siddhartha Guatama, the Buddha; taught that the way to find truth was to give up all desires.

Back

Buddhism

Front

Strong winds that blow one direction in winter and the opposite direction in summer.

Back

Monsoon