India/Buddhism Quiz

Which of these is NOT a feature of Hinduism?

• Monotheism

• Polytheism

• Caste System

• Reincarnation

How do Hindus believe one can achieve moksha with the divine essence of Brahman?

• By accepting Brahman as your personal savior

• By following the Laws of Karma

• By rising above your caste in your lifetime

• By defeating the enemies of Hinduism

Which of these religions was founded by Guru Nanak in 1400 CE?

• Hinduism

• Sikhism

• Islam

• Buddhism

Who founded the Mughal Dynasty?

• Nur Jahan

• Shah Jahan

• Genghis Khan

• Babur

Which of these features does Buddhism NOT share with Hinduism

• Reincarnation

• Caste System

• Non-violence

• Karma

Which was NOT a major achievement of Akbar the Great?

• Repelling Muslim invaders from Afghanistan

• Greatly expanding the territory of the Mughal Empire

• Modernizing the Mughal Army with gunpowder weapons

• Expanding international trade with the Middle East and the Europeans

What was the main achievement of Shah Jahan's rule?

• The conquest of Sri Lanka

• Modernizing the Mughal Army with gunpowder weapons

• Defending India from an invasion by the Chinese

• The construction of the Taj Mahal

What was the main achievement of the Maurya Dynasty?

• Establishing Islam as the primary religion of India

• Conquering Sri Lanka

• Expanding trade through building roads and harbors

• Resisting the Mughal invasion led by Babur

What was the main achievement of the Gupta Dynasty?

• Establishing a Golden Age of art, education, science, and mathematics

• Expanding trade through building roads and harbors

• Conquering Sri Lanka

• Resisting the Mughal invasion led by Babur

What was the name of the Hindu prince who supposedly achieved Enlightenment and became "The Buddha"

• Guru Nanak

• Siddhartha Gautama

• Akbar the Great

• Chandragupta Maurya