Ancient India Test 10/23/12
- 1.
The Aryans were a Indo European, nomadic, tribe/warlike people
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 2.
The Harappans were a settled, agricultural people.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 3.
____________is the taking of an idea, philosphy, religion, culture, etc..and merging it with another to form a new philosophy..etc.
Correct Answer
syncretism - 4.
Romance languages
- A.
English
- B.
Portegese
- C.
Greek
- D.
Spanish
- E.
French
- F.
German
- G.
Romanian
- H.
Italian
Correct Answer(s)
B. Portegese
D. Spanish
E. French
G. Romanian
H. Italian -
- 5.
What was good farm land? (Hint*** in southern russia)
Correct Answer(s)
Steppes - 6.
___________ was created through the syncretism of the harappans/aryans
Correct Answer(s)
Hinduism - 7.
Most ancient religious literature of aryans?
- A.
Vedas
- B.
Rig Vedas
- C.
Varnas
- D.
Sudra
Correct Answer
A. Vedas -
- 8.
The oldest/most important collection of vedas
- A.
Vedas
- B.
Varna
- C.
Rig Veda
- D.
Sudra
Correct Answer
C. Rig Veda -
- 9.
There are __________ collections of vedas
- A.
1
- B.
6
- C.
8
- D.
4
Correct Answer
D. 4 -
- 10.
3 social classes (hindusim)
- A.
Sudras
- B.
Priests
- C.
Warriors
- D.
Aryans
- E.
Common people
Correct Answer(s)
B. Priests
C. Warriors
E. Common people -
- 11.
In hinduism, __________ kept the universe going
Correct Answer(s)
sacrifices - 12.
Hinduism does not revolve around a savior
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 13.
In _________ it is believed that an abrupt boom created all creatures
Correct Answer
Hinduism - 14.
A kalpa is a short ammount of time
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 15.
The _________ is the superior being/creator of universe
Correct Answer
Brahman - 16.
The creator god (hinduism)
- A.
Shiva
- B.
Brahma
- C.
Vishnu
- D.
Ganesha
Correct Answer
B. Brahma -
- 17.
The destroyer god (hinduism)
- A.
Shivu
- B.
Brahma
- C.
Vishnu
- D.
Ganesha
Correct Answer
A. Shivu -
- 18.
The preserver god (hinduism)
- A.
Shivu
- B.
Brahma
- C.
Vishnu
- D.
Hanuman
Correct Answer
C. Vishnu -
- 19.
Elephant god (hinduism)
- A.
Ganesha
- B.
Hanuman
- C.
Shivu
- D.
Vishnu
Correct Answer
A. Ganesha -
- 20.
Monkey god (hinduism)
- A.
Ganesha
- B.
Hanuman
- C.
Shivu
- D.
Vishnu
Correct Answer
B. Hanuman -
- 21.
There are _________ varnas (hinduism)
- A.
4
- B.
3
- C.
8
- D.
1
Correct Answer
A. 4 -
- 22.
The _________ has the strictest rules; avoid dirt/meat
- A.
Kshatriya
- B.
Brahman
- C.
Vaisha
- D.
Sudra
Correct Answer
B. Brahman -
- 23.
This varna has to defend society.
- A.
Kshatriya
- B.
Brahman
- C.
Vaisha
- D.
Sudra
Correct Answer
A. Kshatriya -
- 24.
This varna has to serve the members of the twice born caste
- A.
Kshatriya
- B.
Brahman
- C.
Vaisha
- D.
Sudra
Correct Answer
D. Sudra -
- 25.
This varna has to do the agricultre/cattle raising
- A.
Kshatriya
- B.
Brahman
- C.
Vaisha
- D.
Sudra
Correct Answer
C. Vaisha -
- 26.
The upanishads were composed by:
- A.
Priests
- B.
Yogis
Correct Answer
B. Yogis -
- 27.
The four stages of life
- A.
Student
- B.
Householder
- C.
Forest dweller
- D.
Wandering ascetic
- E.
Priest
Correct Answer(s)
A. Student
B. Householder
C. Forest dweller
D. Wandering ascetic -
- 28.
Indian epic
- A.
Mahabrhata
- B.
Bhagavad gita
- C.
Ramayana
- D.
Moksha
Correct Answer
A. Mahabrhata -
- 29.
Conversation between krishna/arjuna at critical point in war. krishna telling arjuna he has to follow his dharma.
- A.
Ramayana
- B.
Mahabrhata
- C.
The bhagavad gita
- D.
Moksha
Correct Answer
C. The bhagavad gita -
- 30.
The 2nd epic of india
- A.
Ramayana
- B.
The mahabrhata
- C.
The bhagavad gita
- D.
Moksha
Correct Answer
A. Ramayana -
- 31.
Freedom from the mortal world
- A.
Mahabrhata
- B.
Bhagavad gita
- C.
Ramayana
- D.
Moksha
Correct Answer
D. Moksha -
- 32.
The 3 paths to salvation are ____________, _______________, _____________
Correct Answer
follow dharma
become a yogi
worship personal god - 33.
Level in caste
- A.
Varna
- B.
Caste
- C.
Brahma
- D.
Veda
Correct Answer
A. Varna -
- 34.
Caste system only used in __________
- A.
Buddhism
- B.
Jainism
- C.
Hinduism
- D.
Jewish
Correct Answer
C. Hinduism -
- 35.
Supreme being (hinduism)
- A.
Sudra
- B.
Karma
- C.
Atman
- D.
Brahman
Correct Answer
D. Brahman -
- 36.
Divine essence or soul living in each living thing
- A.
Sudra
- B.
Atman
- C.
Brahman
- D.
Karma
Correct Answer
B. Atman -
- 37.
All earthly existance involves ___________.
Correct Answer
suffering - 38.
Brahman is 3 Gods in 1
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 39.
Brahmanas= a collection that tells the Brahmans how to do the sacrifices
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 40.
Untouchables (Harajins):
- A.
Highest caste
- B.
Married into it
- C.
Failed dharma
- D.
Lived seperately
- E.
Highest jobs
- F.
Not allowed in temples
Correct Answer(s)
B. Married into it
C. Failed dharma
D. Lived seperately
F. Not allowed in temples -
- 41.
The duty one has to perform is called a ______________
Correct Answer(s)
dharma - 42.
The hiearchy of jatis is its own varna
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 43.
You cannot improve status in the hierachy of jatis
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 44.
The way to improve status in jatis hierachy is to not associate with untouchables and learn sanskrit
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 45.
The creator of Buddhism is __________
Correct Answer
Buddha
Siddhartha - 46.
Buddha (Siddhartha) was:
- A.
Born poor
- B.
World redeemer: spiritual life
- C.
Granted 2 destinies
- D.
Chakravartin: worldly life
- E.
Granted 3 destinies
Correct Answer(s)
B. World redeemer: spiritual life
C. Granted 2 destinies
D. Chakravartin: worldly life -
- 47.
Buddha (Siddhartha) saw ________ extremes of suffering
- A.
1
- B.
2
- C.
4
- D.
6
Correct Answer
C. 4 -
- 48.
The extremes Buddha saw were:
- A.
Oldness
- B.
Evil
- C.
Disease
- D.
Death
- E.
Life
- F.
Religious wanderer
Correct Answer(s)
A. Oldness
C. Disease
D. Death
F. Religious wanderer -
- 49.
Buddha followed the ________ path.
Correct Answer(s)
middle - 50.
Buddha follows middle path because?
- A.
He wants to suffer extremely
- B.
Agrees with extremists
- C.
His dad told him to
- D.
He is not interested in following extreme ways of suffering
Correct Answer
D. He is not interested in following extreme ways of suffering -
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