4-Ancient Religions and Trade Full Acc

Most of today's languages originate from

• the Aryans
• the Indo-Europeans
• the Phoenicians

Mesopotamia was conquered by the

• Hittites
• Egyptians
• Aryans

India was conquered by the

• Hittites
• Egyptians
• Aryans

The writings that led to the creation of Hinduism and a caste system in India are called the

• Vedas
• Upanishads
• Pentateuch

How did the caste system affect India's development?

• They were able to intermingle together and form stronger societal bonds.
• They became highly advanced because the caste system kept people in their place.
• They developed social separation supported by religion that lasted thousands of years.

The good or bad deeds a person does in their life is known as

• Vedas
• karma
• reincarnation

The religion that believes in absolute pacifism is

• Buddhism
• Jainism
• Hinduism

Buddhism was created by

• Mahavira
• Abram
• Siddhartha Gautama

How does one reach nirvana in Buddhism?

• By following the Eightfold Path to achieve enlightenment.
• By reincarnating into higher castes until achieving Moksha.
• By following the Commandments and Laws laid out by your ancestors.

Buddhism was spread mostly through

• conquests
• missionaries
• trade