Ancient Middle East Part 2

In Buddhism, how do you achieve Nirvana?

• You have believed all the right dharma

• Achieving perfect karma

• You are reincarnated as a plant

• Being freed from all desire

The Buddhist way of living is called what?

• Noble Eightfold Path

• The Rig Vedas

• The Caste System

• Achieving Nirvana

Main god in the Hindu religion

• Braham

• Vishnu

• Shiva

• Brahma

The god Shiva's role

• Destroyer

• Preserver

• Creator

The god Brahma's role

• Destroyer

• Preserver

• Creator

The god Vishnu's role

• Destroyer

• Preserver

• Creator

Who was the first leader of the Persian Empire?

• Cyrus the Great

• Leonidas

• Great King Xerxes

• Darius the Great

What is the name of Persia's elite warriors?

• Horse Archers

• Immortals

• Spartans

• Phalanx

What made Cyrus the Great different from other rulers?

• He allowed conquered people to serve in high school roles in his government

• He let conquered people to serve in high roles in his government

• He allowed anyone to join the military

• He allowed conquered nations to keep their religion and cultures

Who predicted Cyrus allowing Jews to return?

• Isaiah

• Ezekiel

• Jeremiah

• Maccabees