Ancient India Quick Check

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What are the names of two Hindu holy books?

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Vedas and Upanishads

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One of the main beliefs of Hinduism is that one's soul will be reborn in another body. What is this idea called?

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Reincarnation

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What is the idea in Hinduism that one's actions have consequences, which can come in this life or the next?

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Karma

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What dictates which Varna (caste) you are reborn into?

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Karma

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According to the beliefs of Hinduism, if you live a good life and follow the rules of your caste, then you may be reborn into a ____________ caste.

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Higher

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What does the image below NOT tell us about Hinduism? Options: It is monotheistic, It is polytheistic, Some of its gods and goddesses have the features of animals

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It is monotheistic

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According to the image below, if you were a warrior in ancient India, to which Varna (caste) did you belong?

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Kshatriyas

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According to the image below, which Varna (caste) was at the top of ancient Indian society?

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Brahmins

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According to the image below, which group of people were considered outsiders and not part of the caste system?
Options: Dalits, Vaisyas, Kshatriyas, Brahmins

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Dalits

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What is the name of God in Hinduism? In Hinduism, this god appears in many forms.

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Brahman