Ancient India/Hinduism/Buddhism

Who founded Buddhism?

• Buddha
• Theravada
• Siddhartha Guatama
• Mahayana

What you do in this life determines what happens in the next life is __________.

• dharma
• reincarnation
• rebirth
• karma

What was the only way that someone could gain entrance into a higher caste?

• Become a skilled warrior or buy land
• Live a good life and be reincarnated into a higher caste
• Marry someone in a higher caste
• Provide money and sacrifices to the priests

What determined what caste a person belonged to?

• They were born into whatever caste their parents belonged to.
• At age 12, children were tested over skills and knowledge to see where their achievement placed them.
• The priests assigned the caste when a child reached adulthood.
• Everyone began life as a Dalit, but moved up if they pleased the gods.

Which of these are true about Gandhi?

• Radical extremist, using violence as a way to freedom.

• Muslim priest who spread the word of Allah.

• The founder of Buddhism and also called Buddha.

• Activist who promoted peaceful, nonviolent resistance for Hindus.

Which statement is true about ancient India?

• There were no cities since people only lived on farms.
• Cities were well planned with narrow streets.
• Homes were built on stilts because of flooding.
• Homes had running water and electricity.

Which statement about daily life in ancient India is true?

• People mostly ate meat.
• All clothing was made of leather.
• Most people were farmers.
• Most homes were several stories tall.

Which of the following could people do only within their caste?

• marry.
• eat with.
• be friends with.
• all of the above.

India is located on the continent of

• Africa

• Asia

• Australia

• Europe

What mountain range creates a natural northern border of India?

• Appalachian

• Andes

• Himalaya

• Rockies