2.2 South Asian States and Dharmic Religions

Which system was a focus of Brahmanism?

• Caste system

• Feudal system

• Democratic system

• Capitalist system

What evolved from Brahmanism?

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Christianity

• Islam

What is a key characteristic of Vedic texts?

• They are written in Latin

• They are ancient religious texts

• They are modern scientific papers

• They are fictional stories

What does Karma refer to in Hindu beliefs?

• A type of prayer

• The concept that actions have consequences in this life and future ones

• A festival

• A sacred text

Which concept is related to the consequences of actions?

• Dharma

• Karma

• Yoga

• Prayer

How might understanding Dharma and Karma affect decision-making?

• By ignoring consequences

• By considering duties and consequences

• By focusing only on personal gain

• By avoiding all decisions

What is the primary focus of the concepts discussed in the text?

• Guiding daily life and decisions

• Celebrating festivals

• Practicing rituals

• Reading sacred texts

The belief that the soul is reborn into a new body after death is called (a)   .

• Reincarnation
• Resurrection
• Enlightenment
• Nirvana

(a)   is NOT a part of Samsara.

• Birth
• Death
• Rebirth
• Eternal rest

Which group is at the top of the caste system?

• Sudra

• Kshatriya

• Brahmin

• Vaisya