World HIS Ch. 9 Post-Test

1. One of the most powerful varnas was the Sudra.

• true
• false

2. The Buddha did not consider himself to be a god.

• True
• False

3. Theravada Buddhism teaches that the Buddha is a god.

• True
• False

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

• True
• False

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

• true
• false

6. a private teacher

• A. Vedas
• B. guru
• C. Siddhartha Gautama
• D. Dalai lama
• E. stupas

7. contained religious objects and served as places of worship

• A. Vedas
• B. guru
• C. Siddhartha Gautama
• D. Dalai lama
• E. stupas

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

• A. Vedas
• B. guru
• C. Siddhartha Gautama
• D. Dalai lama
• E. stupas

9. became known as the Buddha

• A. Vedas
• B. guru
• C. Siddhartha Gautama
• D. Dalai lama
• E. stupas

10. Buddhist leader that acts as head of Tibet's government

• A. Vedas
• B. guru
• C. Siddhartha Gautama
• D. Dalai lama
• E. stupas