Hinduism and Buddhism Review

What is the ancient language in which the sacred Vedas were composed?

• Latin

• Sanskrit

• Greek

• Arabic

Who were the invaders that conquered northern India around 1500 B.C.E. and are often credited with bringing Hinduism to India?

• Romans

• Aryans

• Mongols

• Persians

Which of the following is a collection of Hindu sacred writings?

• Torah

• Bible

• Vedas

• Quran

Which of the following practices is an early feature of Hinduism, as found in ancient artifacts?

• Building pyramids

• Ritual bathing

• Writing novels

• Planting crops

Why did Brahmins become the dominant class in India during the time of early Hinduism?

• They were the wealthiest people

• Only they knew how to interpret the Vedas and perform rituals correctly

• They were the best warriors

• They owned the most land

How did the Vedas influence Hinduism over time?

• They were forgotten and replaced by new texts

• They laid out the basic beliefs of Hinduism and remain sacred to Hindus today

• They were only used for entertainment

• They were written in English for everyone to read

Which of the following best describes the caste system in ancient India?

• A way of organizing society into social classes

• A method for trading goods

• A type of government

• A religious festival

According to the Vedas, which group was responsible for studying and teaching religious texts?

• Brahmins

• Kshatriyas

• Vaishyas

• Shudras

Which class in the caste system was made up of rulers and warriors?

• Kshatriyas

• Vaishyas

• Shudras

• Brahmins

Who were considered the lowest class in the original four-class caste system described in the Vedas?

• Shudras

• Brahmins

• Kshatriyas

• Vaishyas