Ancient India Content Flashcard

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What physical feature separates the Indian subcontinent from the rest of Asia?

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Himalayan Mountains

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Winter Monsoons occur in July and bring rain to India from the Arabian Sea.

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False

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The group of nomads that migrated into India and created the Vedic Culture were called...

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Aryans

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According to Hinduism, what is the supreme spiritual force?

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Brahman

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How did the Buddha achieve Enlightenment?

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Meditation

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What is the escape from the Wheel of Life called?

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Moksha

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All of the following are parts of the 4 Noble Truths EXCEPT: All life is suffering, Suffering is caused by selfish wants and desires, To end suffering, you must follow your dharma, To overcome selfish wants and desires, you must follow the Eightfold Path

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To end suffering, you must follow your dharma

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What is the constant cycle of birth, life, death and rebirth called?

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Reincarnation

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The goal of following the Eightfold Path is to reach Nirvana

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True

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Ancient Indians used all of the following to deal with their waste EXCEPT: Toilets, City-wide sewage systems, Trash chutes, Recycling bins

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Recycling bins