Chapter 9 Test Ancient India

One of the most powerful varnas was the Sudra

• True

• False

The Buddha did not consider himself to be a god.

• True

• False

Theravada Buddhism teaches that the Buddha is a god.

• True

• False

During his time as ruler, Ashoka became more violent and warlike.

• True

• False

Indian astronomers stated that the Earth was round and revolved around the sun.

• True

• False

What is the word for a private teacher?

• stupa

• veda

• guru

• varna

What contained religious objects and served as places of worship?

• veda

• stupa

• guru

• varna

These are sacred books that recorded Aryan hymns, stories, poems, and prayers.

• vedas

• varnas

• stupas

• guptas

What is the title of the Buddhist leader that acts as head of Tibet's government?

• Dalai Lama

• Siddhartha Gautama

• Guru

• Varna

The Indian subcontinent is part off the continent of...

• Africa

• Asia

• Europe

• South America