Ancient India Religion

What is the Rigveda known for in Ancient India?

• It is a guide to end suffering.

• It forms the foundation of Hinduism.

• It emphasizes non-violence.

• It was founded by Mahavira.

Who was Siddhartha Gautama?

• Founder of Jainism

• A major Hindu deity

• Known as Buddha

• Author of the Rigveda

What does Jainism emphasize?

• The Eightfold Path

• Non-violence, truth, and ascetic practices

• The concept of karma

• The Four Noble Truths

Which religion in Ancient India emphasized the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path?

• Hinduism

• Jainism

• Buddhism

• Sikhism

In Ancient India, what played a central role in shaping the culture and daily lives of its people?

(a)  

The Indus Valley Civilization's religious beliefs are currently unknown due to historians being unable to read written text.

• True

• False

The Indo-Aryans followed a religion called ___________ and recorded their ideas in a group of texts called the Vedas.

• Brahmanism

• Sikhism

• Hinduism

• Jainism

_______ practices monotheism, and its major beliefs include the Three Pillars.

• Hinduism

• Brahmanism

• Sikhism

• Buddhism

Brahma,Vishnu and Shiva are gods from which religion?

• Hinduism

• Sikhism

• Jainism

• Buddhism

Some ideas in Hinduism are included in other religions that began in India (Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism).

• True

• False