The Origins of Hinduism and Buddhism

The Origins of Hinduism and Buddhism

6th Grade

18 Qs

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The Origins of Hinduism and Buddhism

The Origins of Hinduism and Buddhism

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History

6th Grade

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Created by

Ronald Genaro

Used 6+ times

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18 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What two things characterized cities in the Indus Valley?

Poorly-planned layouts and advanced irrigation systems
Unplanned layouts and primitive drainage systems
Well-planned layouts and no drainage systems
Well-planned layouts and advanced drainage systems

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do historians know so little about the people of the Indus Valley Civilization?

The people of the Indus Valley Civilization did not leave any artifacts behind.
The people of the Indus Valley Civilization were nomadic and did not settle in one place.
The writing system of the Indus Valley Civilization has not yet been deciphered.
The people of the Indus Valley Civilization did not have a written language.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What were the Vedas (or Vedic Hymns?)

Ancient Greek poems
Buddhist texts
Modern-day Hindu scriptures
Ancient Hindu scriptures containing hymns, mantras, and rituals.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the relationship between Brahmins and kings in what came to be called Brahmanism?

Brahmins were the priestly class and provided guidance to the kings.
Brahmins were the merchants and traded with the kings.
Brahmins were the ruling class and had authority over the kings.
Brahmins were the warriors and protected the kings.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What aspects of people's lives did the caste system determine?

Religion, education, and political affiliation
Physical appearance, age, and gender
Geographic location, language, and diet

Jobs, Who people could hang out with, and Who people could marry

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are atman and brahman?

Characters in a Bollywood movie
Famous landmarks in Mumbai

Atman is the Hindu concept of the Soul, Brahmin is the universal collection of energy/souls

Types of food in Indian cuisine

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is moksha in the Hindu faith?

Achieving enlightenment through meditation
Attaining material wealth and success
Becoming a deity in the afterlife
Liberation from the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth

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