5 Written Questions

1. A group of writings sacred in Hinduism concerning the relations of humans, God, and the universe.
2. the creator, the preserver, the Destroyer
3. religious buildings that originally housed Buddha relics. Stupas developed into familiar Buddhist architecture
4. founder of Buddism; born a prince; left his father's wealth to find the cause of human suffering; also know as Buddha
5. 1) All life is full of suffering, pain, and sorrow. 2) The cause of suffering is nonvirtue, or negative deeds and mindsets such as hated and desire. 3) The only cure for suffering is to overcome nonvirture. 4) The way to overcome nonvirtue is to follow the Eightfold Path

5 Matching Questions

1. Chandragupta Maurya
2. Mohenjo-Daro
3. Mahayana Buddhism
4. Aryans
5. Gupta Empire

1. a nomads from Europe and Asia who migrated to India and finally settled; vedas from this time suggest beginning of caste system
2. b Ruled through central government but allowed village power; restored Hinduism
3. c Indus Valley city laid out in a grid pattern. Had a complex irrigation and sewer system.
4. d king, founder of the Mauryan Empire
5. e Great Vehicle' branch of Buddhism followed in China, Japan, and Central Asia. The focus is on reverence for Buddha and for bodhisattvas, enlightened persons who have postponed nirvana to help others attain enlightenment. (p. 181)

5 Multiple Choice Questions

1. the four divisions of the aryan society.
   1. Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, Shudras
   2. Mahayana Buddhism
   3. Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva
   4. Siddhartha Gautama
2. In Hindu belief, all the actions that affect a person's fate in the next life
   1. Varnas
   2. Aryans
   3. Karma
   4. Dharma
3. sect of Buddhism focusing on strict spiritual discipline & original teachings of the Buddha
   1. Jainism
   2. Mauryan Empire
   3. Mahayana Buddhism
   4. Theravada Buddhism
4. The Hindu concept of the spirit's 'liberation' from the endless cycle of rebirths
   1. Karma
   2. Samsara
   3. Moksha
   4. Asoka
5. Ancient Sanskrit writings that are the earliest sacred texts of Hinduism. memories and histories.
   1. Aryans
   2. Stupas
   3. Varnas
   4. Vedas

5 True/False Questions

1. Sanskrit → reincarnation. one of the steps to reaching your moksha

   True        False

2. Khyber Pass → Mountain pass that allows entry into India

   True        False

3. Pariahs (untouchables) → the name of the group of people outside the caste system; they were the contained the outcasts of society and untouchables, were not considered a part of Indian society or the caste system

   True        False

4. Asoka → The grandson of Chandragupta who also was a leader of the Mauryan Empire. He converted to Buddhism from Hinduism and tolerated other religions other then Buddhism when he was the leader. He is the most honored leader of the Mauryan Empire and controlled a very successful civilization.

   True        False

5. Eightfold Path → Mountain pass that allows entry into India

   True        False