Ancient India Flashcard

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Which river was the Indus Valley Civilization primarily centered around?

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Indus

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Buddhism was founded by which historical figure?

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Siddhartha Gautama

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What is the ultimate goal of Buddhism?

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To achieve Enlightenment or Nirvana

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Which of the following is NOT a part of the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism?
The truth of suffering,
The truth of the origin of suffering,
The truth of the caste system,
The truth of the path to the cessation of suffering

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The truth of the caste system

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Hinduism is considered to be a polytheistic religion because it involves the worship of:

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Many gods

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Which sacred texts are associated with Hinduism?

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The Vedas

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What is Karma in Hinduism?

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The law of action and reaction

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Which of the following is NOT a principle teaching of Hinduism? Dharma (duty/ethics), Moksha (liberation from the cycle of Samsara), The Four Noble Truths, Karma (action, work)

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The Four Noble Truths