India Test Review

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What was a key cultural contribution of the Aryans to ancient India?

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Writing the Vedas

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Which system was influenced by the Aryan migration to India?

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The caste system

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Which text is central to the Hindu religion? Options: The Torah, The Bible, The Vedas, The Tripitaka

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The Vedas

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What is one of the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism? Options: Life is full of suffering., Reincarnation is unnecessary., There is only one god., The caste system is essential to society.

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Life is full of suffering.

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Who was the famous leader of the Mauryan Empire known for spreading Buddhism?

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Ashoka

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What is one of the major beliefs of Hinduism? Options: There is no afterlife., Reincarnation allows the soul to live multiple lives., Meditation is the only way to achieve enlightenment., All people are equal, regardless of their caste.

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Reincarnation allows the soul to live multiple lives.

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What role did the caste system play in ancient India? Options: It ensured equality among all social groups., It created a strict social hierarchy that determined jobs and social interactions., It united India under one ruler., It was abolished during the Mauryan Empire.

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It created a strict social hierarchy that determined jobs and social interactions.

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How did Ashoka help Buddhism spread? Options: By building roads and monasteries, By forcing people to become monks, By translating Hindu texts, By conquering China

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By building roads and monasteries

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Which region was influenced by the spread of Buddhism during Ashoka’s rule? Options: Europe, Ceylon (Sri Lanka), The Americas, West Africa

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Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

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What mathematical concept was developed during the Gupta Empire?

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The number zero