Ancient India Slides 5-8

Which group of Buddhists view Buddha as a great teacher, but not a god?

• Theravada Buddhists
• Mahayana Buddhists
• Zen Buddhists
• Vajrayana Buddhists

What is the core belief of Hinduism regarding the universal spirit?

• Shiva
• Brahman
• Vishnu
• Krishna

What is the ultimate goal that Hindus strive for in their belief system?

• Moksha
• Reincarnation
• Dharma
• Karma

Who was the founder of Buddhism?

• Brahman
• Siddhartha Gautama
• Shiva
• Vishnu

What did Siddhartha Gautama become known as?

• Brahman
• Vishnu
• Shiva
• The Buddha

What were the Untouchables in the context of the varna system?

• Priests
• Warriors
• People who did work others would not
• Merchants

What were the smaller groups within the varnas based on the type of work a person did?

• Varnas
• Kshatriyas
• Jati
• Brahmins

What are the teachings of Buddha known as?

• Vedas
• Upanishads
• Eightfold Path
• Four Noble Truths

What is the term for enlightened people in Mahayana Buddhism who do not enter heaven?

• Bodhisattvas
• Sages
• Gurus
• Monks

What were the four social classes of India known as?

• Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaisyas, Sudras
• Royals, Warriors, Merchants, Laborers
• Teachers, Doctors, Artists, Priests
• Nobles, Soldiers, Farmers, Servants