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India Quiz #2 2022-23 (TCI L15-16) - Hinduism & Buddhism
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Read each question and all of the answer choices carefully. Choose the
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Lesson 15
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Which of these is the best reason for someone in India to study
Sanskrit
?
to read the ancient texts
to understand road signs
to run for political office
to talk to ordinary people
The roots of Hinduism are found in the
Vedas
, which are...
a collection of sacred texts.
a group of people from Europe.
the three most important deities.
the temples where rituals were performed.
According to the Vedas, what are the
varnas
?
the proper ways to read ancient Sanskrit texts
the true lessons Hindus should gain from reading the Vedas
four main social classes that lead to a functioning society
the evil spirits that prevent Hindus from escaping reincarnation
Question 4
4.
A person who spoke these words most likely belonged to which social class?
“I have been learning about battle. My father is showing me how to use different kinds of weapons so I will be a good warrior.”
Shudras
Vaishyas
Brahmins
Kshatriyas
Why were Untouchables excluded from other Indians?
They wanted to get along with everyone.
They shared all their goods.
They had to eat a special diet.
They did work others considered lowly.
To certain Hindus, the soul, or atman, is a part of...
Shiva.
the sun.
Brahman.
the ocean.
What did early Hindus mean by
dharma
?
the way of one's role in society
one's relationship with the other social castes
one's relationship with Shiva
the way one reads in Sanskrit
Which animal became a symbol for the Hindu belief in reverence for life?
the lion
the cow
the camel
the elephant
Hindus believe that acquiring good karma is needed to...
maintain the rigid caste system.
perform yoga properly.
destroy a Hindu's social status.
achieve freedom from the cycle of rebirth.
The name “Buddha” meant one who was...
sorrowful.
awakened.
everlasting.
all-powerful.
Which of these beliefs did Hinduism and Buddhism have in common?
many gods
making pilgrimages
ritual bathing
reincarnation
Which goal did Buddhism teach people to move toward?
converting everybody
reaching enlightenment
making elaborate sacrifices
completing a big pilgrimage
Who was Siddhartha Gautama?
the prince who became the Buddha
the priest who taught about the Buddha
the enemy who was defeated by the Buddha
the leader who organized the Buddha's followers
Why had the Buddha not learned about suffering as a child?
His father protected him.
He was not interested in others.
He understood that pain is not real.
The gods granted him special favors.
What troubled the Buddha on his first few trips out into the world?
inequality of wealth
aging, sickness, and death
prejudice against lower castes
cruelty, evil, and lack of caring
Question 17
17.
Why did the Buddha decide to follow a “middle way”?
Neither riches nor being an ascetic led to nirvana.
Neither struggle nor acceptance summed up all of life.
Neither life on Earth nor life after death seemed most important.
Neither the Four Truths nor the Eightfold Path worked without the other.
What did the Buddha discover under the Bodhi tree?
basic truths for living
a chest filled with jewels
the entrance to a deep cave
a wise man who guided him
Question 20
20.
Which job was a Vaishyas most likely to do?
herd sheep
plow a field
interpret religious law
hold a government post
If you decided to live as an ascetic, what would you have to do?
abandon your religion
become ruler of a kingdom
give up most of what you own
become a parent of a large family
The Eightfold Path of Buddhism is most similar to which of these Hindu beliefs?
monism
karma
deities
dharma
