7.2 Trade Spreads Indian Religion and Culture

What does the Theravada sect of Buddhism follow?

• New doctrines of worship

• Original teachings of Buddha

• Teachings of Hinduism

• Teachings of Christianity

What does Hinduism believe in?

• Many gods

• One god

• No gods

• Spirits only

Shiva is known as the:

• Creator of the world

• Preserver of the world

• Destroyer of the world

• Protector of the world

The complex set of sacrifices in Hinduism could only be performed by: A) Kings B) Priests C) Warriors D) Common people.

• Kings

• Priests

• Warriors

• Common people

Which of the following statements is true about Hinduism during the Mauryan Empire?

• It was a monotheistic religion

• It was accessible to all people

• It had a complex set of sacrifices

• It was newly introduced.

Who was Kalidasa?

• A) A mathematician

• B) A poet and dramatist

• C) An astronomer

• D) A doctor

What did Indian astronomers in the Gupta Empire prove?

• The sun is the center of the universe

• The earth is flat

• The earth is round

• The moon is made of cheese

What was one of the popular forms of art during the Gupta period?

• Sculpture

• Drama and dance

• Painting

• Music

How did bankers support merchants during the trade?

• By lending money and being careful of the degree of risk

• By providing free goods

• By offering free transportation

• By reducing taxes

What was a significant effect of Indian trade on religion?

• Spread of Hinduism and Buddhism

• Decline of Hinduism

• Rise of Christianity

• Isolation of Buddhism