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Ancient India assessment

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Buddhism is based on the life and teachings of...

a)

Brahma

b)

Shiva

c)

Buddha

d)

Dharma

2.

What action did Ashoka take to spread Buddhism?

a)

He held large religious assemblies and sent members on royal pilgrimages.

b)

He forced people to believe the way he did.

c)

He sent out a newspaper explaining Buddhism.

d)

He didn't spread Buddhism at all.

3.

Why did Ashoka inscribe his teachings on rocks and pillars throughout India?

a)

He loved art on pillars and rocks.

b)

It made for beautiful scenery throughout his empire.

c)

It placed value on human love and family.

d)

It was evidence to Ashoka's teachings of Buddhism which he wanted to spread throughout his empire.

4.

After Ashoka fough his last battle, how did it change him forever?

a)

It made him more angry and he became more violent.

b)

Becasue of what he saw during the battle, he changed and was an advocate for peace across his kingdom.

c)

He lost his power and his empire fell after the battle.

d)

He was injured in the battle and became disabled.

5.

What is the origin of Hindu beliefs?

a)

The Vedas

b)

Reincarnation

c)

Moksha

d)

Karma

6.

Why does Hinduism have many gods/goddesses?

a)

Many gods/goddesses were born into Hinduism.

b)

All living beings are part of a Supreme Being and there is divine presence in all.

c)

It's a part of their culture.

d)

Buddha created them.

7.

Who was the 1st ruler of the 2nd Mauryan empire?

a)

Chandragupta

b)

Mahabharata

c)

Buddha

d)

Bindusara

8.

Who was the 2nd ruler of the 2nd Mauryan empire.

a)

Ashoka

b)

Sanskrit

c)

Bindusara

d)

Lord Vishnu

9.

Who was the 3rd and final ruler of the 2nd Mauryan empire?

a)

Ashoka

b)

Krishna

c)

Veda

d)

Dharma

10.

What is the ultimate goal of life according to Hindu Reincarnation idea?

a)

To live forever.

b)

To achieve moksha, or union with Brahman.

c)

To come back to life as who you choose.

d)

To become a member of the noble family.

11.

What are the Four Noble Truths? Choose all that apply

a)

All life is full of suffering.

b)

The cure to suffering is detachmlent, or ending desire.

c)

The way to overcome desire, and end suffering is to follow the Eightfold Path.

d)

Attachment is an unhealthy action.

e)

The cause of human suffering is desire and attachment.

12.

What is the Eightfold Path according to Buddhist?

a)

A system to help become free from suffering.

b)

It's a path with eight diversions.

c)

It a concept to live a life full of luxury.

d)

It's another name for Reincarnation.