Ancient India

Which is true about Hinduism?

• They believe in reincarnation.

• They reject the caste system.

• They are monotheistic.

• They follow the Eightfold Path.

Which of the following is NOT part of the Eightfold Path?

• Meditation

• Speech

• Concentration

• Money

Which is true about the caste system?

• The untouchables are the most holy and special people so no one can touch them.

• A caste is a social class whose members are defined by their religion.

• The top of caste system are the rulers, nobles, and warriors.

• The caste system developed from Aryan society and religion.

How did Buddhism influence Asoka as a ruler?

• It caused Asoka to be more violent.

• It caused Asoka to be more peaceful.

• It caused Asoka to require everyone to practice Buddhism.

• It causes Asoka to put intense taxes on everything.

How does karma relate to reincarnation?

• According to karma, what a person does in each life determines who they will be in the next life.

• According to karma, only people who live very good lives will be reincarnated the others just die.

• According to karma, only people who make offerings to the gods will be reincarnated.

• According to karma, the job that a person has in each life determines their job in the next life.

The Buddhist concept of a state of being where suffering ends

• dharma

• reincarnation

• kharma

• nirvana

The name of early Aryan religion.

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Brahmanism

Who is Siddhartha Gautama?

• The leader of the Aryans.

• The ruler during the Golden Age of India.

• The man who became known as the Buddha.

• The greatest Maurya king.