Exploring Ancient Cultures and Beliefs

What was the Silk Road primarily used for in ancient times?

• Transporting livestock

• Trading goods and ideas

• Military invasions

• Religious pilgrimages

Which religion is closely associated with the concept of reincarnation?

• Christianity

• Islam

• Buddhism

• Judaism

What is the term for a series of rulers from the same family?

• Empire

• Dynasty

• Republic

• Colony

In Hinduism, what is the term for the spiritual principle of cause and effect?

• Dharma

• Karma

• Moksha

• Nirvana

Which system in India historically divided people into different social groups?

• Feudal system

• Caste system

• Class system

• Guild system

Who is considered the founder of Buddhism?

• Confucius

• Siddhartha Gautama

• Laozi

• Mahavira

What is the belief in the rebirth of a soul in a new body called?

• Resurrection

• Reincarnation

• Transmigration

• Ascension

Which term refers to the study of family history and lineage?

• Genealogy

• Anthropology

• Archaeology

• Paleontology

Which of the following is a major religion that originated in India?

• Christianity

• Hinduism

• Islam

• Zoroastrianism

What is the term for a ruler of an empire?

• King

• Emperor

• President

• Chancellor