India, Hinduism, Buddhism - Review

Where were India's earliest civilizations located?

• mountainous areas

• river valleys

• coastal regions

• dry steppes

Which is true about the Hindu caste system?

• All caste levels were equal.

• Foreigners were part of the lowest caste.

• People could marry outside their caste .

• People had to stay in the same caste into which they were born.

Which major world religion has followers that seek enlightenment and began in India?

• Islam

• Judaism

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

Asoka led the ______ that spread Buddhism, had free hospitals, veterinary clinics, and good roads.

• Gupta Empire

• Mauryan Empire

• Arnold Empire

• Siddhartha Empire

The "Golden Age" of classical Indian culture took place during the

• Gupta Empire

• Mauryan Empire

• Buddha Empire

• Hindu Empire

Which of the following guides Buddhists?

• Five Pillars

• Vedas

• Torah

• Four Noble Truths

Which sacred book is part of Hinduism?

• Four Noble Truths

• Vedas

• Bible

• Torah

What is significant (important) about Nepal?

• near where Jesus was born

• place where Paul and the apostles brought Christianity

• Vedas & Upanishads were written there

• Buddhism started there

What is the belief that actions in this life, whether good or bad, will decide your place in the next life?

• karma

• fate

• reincarnation

• Vedas

What is the relationship between Siddhartha Gautama and Buddha?

• Siddhartha became Buddha after becoming enlightened

• Siddhartha was Buddha's uncle

• Buddha was Siddhartha's mentor

• Siddhartha was a student of Buddha