Ancient India Test

The Religion of early Aryans is now known as

• Hinduism

• Brahmanism

• Buddhism

• Jainism

Which of the following are the ways Aryan worshiped? (select 2)

• burned sacred fire

• fasted for many days

• singing of hymns

• gave money offerings

• danced around the fire

All their acts of worship are found in the ancient _____________ sacred text called the v______________. These are four collections of ___________ and instructions for rituals.*

Answer explanation

Sanskrit Veda prayers

The most important collection of their sacred text is called the _____ ___________*

Answer explanation

rig veda

The major religion of India is ___________________. Although they believe in many deities, they recognize ________ supreme god. select two answers that best fill in the blank.

• Brahmanism

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• two

• one

Answer explanation

Hinduism one supreme

Complete the pyramid and explain each role.

What are the three most important deities of the Hindus?

include their roles.

Answer explanation

Brahma: the creator

Vishnu: the protector

Shiva: the destroyer

Complete the table by filling in no1-5

Answer explanation

Many paths to god (you can find your own path to god)

reincarnation

Karma

Meditation

Yoga

Will check your answers myself.

List 5 characteristics of the Aryans

All of these are true about the Indian caste system except two

• a person's birth determines his social level

• you can change your social level if you work very hard

• a person can marry from anther level if he is wealthy

• the caste system determines the kinds of jobs a person does

• the sudras were on the fourth level