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Q

True or False?
Jainism divided Indian society in to groups based on rank, wealth, and occupation.

A

False
The answer is: The Caste System.

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Which of the following about the untouchables
is not true?

A. They could not live in cities or villages.

B. They could not eat meals from broken dishes.

C. They could not go to a temple.

D. They could not drink from the public well.

A

B. They could not eat meals from broken dishes.

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True or False?
The Force created by a person’s actions is Karma.

A

True

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How many castes were there in India?
A. One
B. Three
C. Two
D. Four

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D. Four

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The untouchables worked as servants, craftsmen,
and laborers.
A. False
B. True

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B. True

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In ancient India, who were responsible for fending
off intruders?

A. Untouchables

B. Kshatriyas

C. Brahmins

D. Shudras

A

B. Kshatriyas

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Number Aryan Varnas is order from (1) the highest and (4) the lowest.

Brahmins
Sudras
Kshatriyas
Vaisyas

A

Brahmins ( 1 )
Sudras ( 4 )
Kshatriyas ( 2 )
Vaisyas ( 3 )

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Who introduced the caste system to India?
A. The Arabs
B. The British
C. The Aryans
D. The Chinese

A

C. The Aryans

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How many followers are Hindu?

A

Hinduism is the world’s third most popular religion,
with around 750 million followers.

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According to legends, Brahma created Vaishyas
from his ______.
A. Legs
B. Feet
C. Mouth
D. Arms

A

A. Legs

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Which of the following colors would a Brahmin
wear?
A. White
B. Red
C. Orange
D. Yellow

A

A. White

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How do Hindus achieve Moksha?

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There are four different paths to achieve Moksha which a Hindu can take.

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In ancient India, who were responsible for
exporting goods to other countries?

A. Vaishyas
B. Kshatriyas
C. Brahmins
D. Shudras

A

A. Vaishyas

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What is Hinduism’s Holy book?

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The most ancient sacred texts of the Hindu religion are written in Sanskrit and called the Vedas.

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Where does the name Hindu come from?

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The word “Hindu” comes from the name of the river Indus, which flows 1800 miles
from Tibet through Kashmir and Pakistan to the sea.

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Shiva is known as

A

Shiva is known as the Destroyer.

17
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What is the symbol of Hinduism?

A

Aum is the main symbol of Hinduism. It is the sound heard in deepest meditation and is said to be the name most suited for God.

18
Q

What is Karma?

A

Karma is your actions in life

19
Q

What are the four Vedas?

A

Rg-Veda (Rigveda) - The oldest and holiest Veda.
Yajur-Veda
Sama-Veda
Atharva-Veda

20
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Reincarnation

A

The process of rebirth.

21
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Caste System

A

How Indian society was divided into groups based on a person’s birth, wealth, or occupation.

22
Q

Hinduism is often referred___________________ , Sanskrit phrase meaning
“eternal law”,

A

Sanātana Dharma,

23
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Vishnu is known as

A

Vishnu is known as the Preserver.

24
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Brahma is known as

A

Brahma is known as the creator.

25
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What do Hindus believe?

A

For many Hindus, religion is a matter of practice rather than of beliefs. It’s more what you do, than what you believe. Hindus believe in a universal soul or God called Brahman. Brahman takes on many forms that some Hindus worship as gods or goddesses in their own right. Hindus believe that there is a part of Brahman in everyone and this is called the Atman.

26
Q

Why is India considered a peninsula?

A

It is land surrounded by
water on 3 sides.

27
Q

Why do geographers refer to India as a subcontinent?

A

It is a large landmass that is smaller than a continent.

28
Q

Describe 2 similarities and 2 differences between Hinduism
and Buddhism.

A

Hinduism and Buddhism both believe in reincarnation, dharma. karma, nonviolence, and enlightenment.
Hinduism is a polytheistic religion that supports the caste system.
Buddhist’s don’t worship a god and they believe in equality for all.

29
Q

What affected one’s reincarnation under Hinduism?

A

Karma affected reincarnation.

30
Q

What is another name for the Buddha?

A

The Buddha means the “enlightened one”.

31
Q

What did the Buddha teach was the cause for “suffering”?

A

The cause of suffering is want. The Buddha believed that people
need to stop wanting and desiring more.

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