India: History and Religion

What is the earliest religious text of Hinduism?

• The Vedas

• The Upanishads

• The Bhagavad Gita

• The Mahabharata

Which social institution is one of India's most enduring and fascinating?

• The Caste System

• The Vedic System

• The Dharma System

• The Karma System

What is the role of Dharma in Hinduism?

• To define one's role in life and society

• To achieve moksha and be released from the cycle of rebirth

• To maintain social cohesion and balance

• To follow the Eightfold Path and renounce desire

Who founded Buddhism?

• Siddhartha Gautama

• Ashoka the Great

• Krishna

• Mahavira

What did Ashoka promote during his rule?

• Benevolent rule and dhamma

• The caste system and religious rituals

• The spread of Buddhism and monasticism

• The expansion of the Mauryan Empire and military conquest

What is the core tenet of Hinduism that provides cultural and social unity?

• Samsara

• Karma

• The Caste System

• Dharma

What happened to Buddhism in India over time?

• It declined and almost became extinct

• It became the dominant religion and replaced Hinduism

• It merged with Hinduism and continued to thrive

• It spread to other parts of the world and gained more followers

What is the ultimate goal of Hinduism?

• To achieve moksha and be released from the cycle of rebirth

• To fulfill one's dharma and maintain social order

• To follow the Four Noble Truths and achieve nirvana

• To worship the gods and goddesses of the Hindu pantheon