Savvas T4 L3-6 Ancient India Test

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Who performed religious rituals in early Hinduism?

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only priests

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Which of these were holy Hindu scriptures written by gurus to help connect people to heavenly forces? Options: the Upanishads, the Mahabharata, the Ramayana, the Theravada

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the Upanishads

Front

According to Hinduism, which of the following is the supreme spiritual force? Vishnu, Shiva, Ganesh, Brahman

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Brahman

Front

According to Hinduism, what determines how a person is reborn? Options: dharma, karma, moksha, nirvana

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karma

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Which of these helped Hinduism to spread?
Options:
The religion forced people to give up their old beliefs.
Hindus formed organized groups to worship together.
Other gods and traditions were accepted into Hinduism.
Prayers could only be offered at large temples.

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Other gods and traditions were accepted into Hinduism.

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What was the other reason why Hinduism spread easily?

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People did not have to attend religious services.

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Who was Siddhartha Gautama before he became the Buddha?

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a Hindu prince

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How did the Buddha achieve enlightenment?

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He meditated for 49 days and nights.

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What did the Buddha believe following the Eightfold Path could lead to?

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nirvana, a blissful peace with no desires or suffering

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Which belief or practice is not shared by Buddhism? Options: reincarnation, cycle of life, karma

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caste system