Unit 4: Ancient India, Hinduism and Buddhism

Which one of the terms below connect the most with Hinduism.

• Moksha

• Brahman

• Dharma

• All of the above

Buddhism includes the Eightfold Path, the Four noble truths, and Nirvana.

• False

• True

India developed a very unique culture because the Himalayan Mountains isolated them from surrounding areas. The Himalayan Mountains are considered a

• Gate

• Opening

• Natural Barriers

• Monastery

In Ancient India the (a)   were able to cool the climate, providing drinking water, and irrigate crops.

What vocabulary word means: a government based on religion?

• Theocracy

• Monotheism

• Hierarchy

• Polytheism

The Ganges River is the source of life for which religion?

• Hinduism

• Islam

• Egyptian

• Daoism

The religions of Ancient Egypt and the Indus River Valley both worshiped many gods.

• The Eightfold Path

• Polytheism

• Baja Blast

• Monotheism

Eliminating selfish desires are a major key in ending person suffering according to which religion?

• Hinduism

• Daoism

• Buddhism

• Egyptian

Which term best describes rules of behavior?

• Eightfold Path

• Hammurabi's Code

• The Four Noble Truths

• all of the above

The two largest cities along the Indus River were influential because they had...

• Streets on a grid

• Sewage systems

• Public sanitation

• All of the above