World History A Midterm Prep

Which two major religions were developed by the people of the Indus River Valley?

• Christianity and Islam

• Hinduism and Buddhism

• Judaism and Christianity

• Islam and Judaism

What is the "perfect understanding" in Hinduism also known as?

• Reincarnation

• Dharma

• Moksha

• Karma

In Hinduism, who are the three supreme gods?

• Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva

• Zeus, Hera, Apollo

• Odin, Thor, Loki

• Ra, Osiris, Anubis

What is the Hindu belief in being reborn into another form called?

• Dharma

• Karma

• Reincarnation

• Moksha

Which texts are considered the most important in Hinduism?

• Torah and Talmud

• Bible and Quran

• Vedas and Upanishads

• Iliad and Odyssey

Who was Siddhartha Gautama?

• A Hindu priest

• A Christian apostle

• The founder of Buddhism

• An Egyptian pharaoh

What did Siddhartha achieve after meditating for 49 days?

• Enlightenment

• Wealth

• Power

• Fame

What are the "Four Noble Truths" related to?

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Christianity

• Islam

Which group did Buddhism attract due to its ideas?

• Elites

• Lowest castes and women

• Warriors

• Merchants

Who was chosen by God to be the "father of the Hebrews" according to Hebrew belief?

• Moses

• David

• Abraham

• Solomon