Chapter 14 & 15 Test Review (India)

From what source do archaeologists know the most about the Harappans?

• the artifacts they left behind

• the political system that they created

• their language that has been decoded

• their religious texts that have been studied

How was Indian society divided during the late Vedic period?

• by race

• by family ties

• according to a person's education

• according to a person's occupation

Which of the following is a central belief of Hinduism?

• Everything in the world is a part of a universal spirit called Vishnu.

• A soul may be reincarnated many times before it can join Brahman.

• Once a person passes away, the person's soul, or atman, goes to heaven.

• A person's actions or thoughts, or karma, does not make a difference.

How is Jainism and Hinduism similar?

• Both belief systems promote nonviolence.

• Both Hindus and Jains do not own property.

• Both belief systems began in the Middle East.

• Both Hindus and Jains have the same founder named Mahavira.

Which question was Siddhartha Gautama attempting to answer on his travels throughout India?

• What is the meaning of human life?

• Why do some people work harder than others?

• Why are some people more wealthy than others?

• How long should people pray to find enlightenment?

Which of the following accurately describes one of the Four Noble Truths?

• Suffering and unhappiness are a choice and can be overcome.

• People can attain enlightenment only by praying to the gods daily.

• People can reach nirvana only by giving up all material possessions.

• Suffering comes from wanting unattainable desires and material possessions.

How did King Asoka help make Buddhism an international religion?

• He forced his subjects to become Buddhists.

• He built Buddhist temples throughout his kingdom.

• He founded Buddhist schools throughout his kingdom.

• He sent Buddhist missionaries to spread his faith.

How is Sikhism similar to Hinduism?

• Sikhs and Hindus do not believe in any gods.

• Sikhs and Hindus believe in reincarnation.

• Sikhism and Hinduism have the same founder.

• Sikhism and Hinduism began in the same location.

Why did the Maurya emperor Asoka decide not to engage in any more wars of conquest?

• He adopted Buddhism.

• He became a Jainist monk.

• He had conquered all of India.

• He failed to defeat the Mughals.

How did the Gupta Empire affect religion in India?

• Buddhism ceased to be a major religion

• Islam spread throughout the north of India.

• Jainism was outlawed and its temples destroyed.

• Hinduism enjoyed a revival under the Gupta kings.