History Unit 3 Review Part 2

History Unit 3 Review Part 2

Buddhism

What are the main beliefs and teachings of Buddhism?

Multiple Choice

Remember that Hinduism emphasized social status and caste. Unlike Hinduism, Buddhism embraced all people regardless of their social class. Which of the following is true?

• Only Brahmins can practice Buddhism.

• Anyone can practice Buddhism.

• Only Hindus can practice Buddhism.

• Only poor people can practice Buddhism.

Multiple Choice

Who founded Buddhism?

• India

• Gandhi

• Mother Teresa

• Prince Siddhartha

Multiple Select

A person who gives up worldly pleasures is called an ascetic. Check all the things that ascetics might have.

• lots of money

• expensive clothing

• simple clothing

• a big house

• not much food

Open Ended

Buddhists seek enlightenment by following the Four Noble Truths. They believe in living a life of love and selflessness. They believe in telling the truth. The goal of Buddhists is to reach enlightenment.

Write down one similarity or one difference between Buddhism and Christianity.

The First Unification of India

How did King Ashoka unify the Mauryan Empire and spread Buddhist values?

Multiple Choice

The Mauryan Empire unified India. What does this mean?

• The country stayed divided into many small kingdoms.

• The country was under the rule of one king.

Multiple Select

King Ashoka wanted the people of India to follow Buddhism and practice the values of peace, love, and nonviolence. Check all the things that are true:

• King Ashoka wanted people to be respectful, kind, and moral.

• King Ashoka continued conquering many countries

• King Ashoka encouraged violence.

• King Ashoka gave up hunting and became vegetarian.

Open Ended

What is one similarity between Hinduism and Buddhism?

Open Ended

What is one difference between Hinduism and Buddhism?