Ancient India & Review Part 2

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According to Hindu belief, the concept that good or bad actions in this life affect a person in the next life is known as what?

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karma

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According to Hindu belief, what is moksha?

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the release from the cycle of death and rebirth

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In the field of medicine, ancient Indians invented what? Options: acupuncture, medication, diagnostic, surgical

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surgical

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Who was the Buddha before his enlightenment?

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Siddhartha Gautama

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What do Buddhists believe they need to do to achieve nirvana?

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follow the eightfold path

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According to Hindu belief, which means rebirth in a new physical body?

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reincarnation

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According to Hindu belief, what is dharma?

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moral and religious law that governs behavior

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1. written in Sanskrit 2. includes poems, prayers, myths, and hymns 3. broken into four parts including the Samhitas, Brahmans, Aranyakas, and the Upanishads Which collection of religious texts is described above?

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the Vedas

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Which of the following achievements has been linked to scientists from Ancient India?

• the first creation of an accurate calendar
• the development of the first written language
• the earliest use of copper and tin to make bronze
• the discovery that the Earth is round

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the discovery that the Earth is round

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Teachings: 1. Suffering comes from strong desire. 2. Many things cause suffering. 3. There is an end to suffering. 4. There is a way to end suffering. Which religion do these teachings belong to?

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Buddhism