India Test Review

Buddha explained why there is suffering in the world. This is known as what?

• the four noble truths

• religion

• caste system

• reincarnation

The Aryan's helped develop the religion of what?

• Hinduism

• Ganges

• Vedas

• karma

Where is India?

• Asia

• America

• Europe

• Africa

What language did the ancient Indians use to write the scared texts of Hinduism?

• Sanskrit

• Hinduism

• Ashoka

• karma

Chandragupta II ruled over India during the time of India's what?

• Golden age

• Siddhartha Gautama

• Ashoka

• caste system

Many Hindus believe the waters from this river will purify their souls.

• Hinduism

• Ganges

• Vedas

• Pakistan

This mountain chain separates India from the rest of Asia.

• Himalayas

• Ganges

• Brahmins

• Ashoka

Besides Sanskrit, what else did the Aryans bring to India?

• religion

• trade

• crafts

• Sanskrit

Who sent missionaries throughout eastern Asia to spread Buddhism?

• Vedas

• Ganges

• Siddhartha Gautama

• Ashoka

Who do we call the four collections of the sacred texts of Hinduism?

• Vedas

• Ganges

• Siddhartha Gautama

• Ashoka