TOPIC 8 TEST REVIEW

Which choice below represents one of the economic problems faced by India today?

• Most citizens are employed in high-earning jobs/careers.

• India's wealth is limited to its agricultural sector.

• India does not spend enough on infrastructure like access to clean water, sewers, medical etc.

What was the main reason for the disappearance of the Indus Valley Civilization?

• Poor agricultural practices.

• Wars with neighboring states.

• No one really knows.

• Flooding of the Indus River Valley.

What was the former name of Bangladesh?

• East Pakistan

• West Pakistan

• East India

• New Delhi

In the Hindu belief system, what determines your "fate" in reincarnation?

• Nirvana

• Enlightenment

• Dharma

• Karma

In the Hindu belief system, what are the rules called for living a "righteous" existence in this life and in one's caste? (Hint: this is how one gets "good" karma)

• Nirvana

• Enlightenment

• Dharma

• Karma

Which choice below is FALSE regarding India's government?

• It has the strongest democracy in the region.

• It is a parliamentary democracy with a prime minister.

• It is a presidential democracy with a president elected by the general population.

According to Hinduism, one having __________ ___________ will keep one stuck in the cycle of reincarnation.

• Bad Dharma

• Bad Karma

• No Enlightenment

• Bad Moksha

In the Buddhism belief system, one can utilize a meditative practice to reach a state of blissful peace known as:

• nirvana

• ahimsa

• salvation

• moksha

Which choice below is NOT a way a practicing Buddhist can reach a state of nirvana?

• Accept the Four Noble Truths

• Follow the 8-Fold Path

• Accept that Buddha is God.

• Practice a form of meditation.

According to Hinduism, one must have __________ ___________ to move up in the cycle of reincarnation.

• Good Dharma

• Good Karma

• Enlightenment

• Moksha