Quiz Social Studies Ch. 5 Section 2

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Question 2 / 28

I. Hindus believed in many gods. II. The process of rebirth is called Jainism. III. The caste system is associated with Buddhism.

I is true

I and II are true

All are true

I and III are true

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Question 3 / 28

Select the false statement regarding Buddhism.

It is a religion based on the teachings of Buddha.

Buddha was raised Hindu.

Nirvana is a state of uneasiness.

There were four guiding principals to Buddha's teachings.

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Question 4 / 28

Karma is defined as :

A state of perfect peace.

The focusing of the mind on spiritual ideas.

The effects that good and bad actions have on the soul.

The process of rebirth.

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Question 5 / 28

Which statements are true? I. As the Aryans moved into India, they developed a strict system of social classes. II. Most social groups were organized by people's occupations.

I

I and II

Both are false

II

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Question 6 / 28

What are varnas?

Social divisions in Aryan society.

Craftspeople

Laborers

A type of food in India

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Question 7 / 28

Aryan social order became more complex. Which statements are accurate?

At one time, there were 3000 separate castes that existed in India.

The four varnas were further divided based on birth, wealth, or occupation.

The main four varnas were : Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaisyas, and Sudras.

All of the above are true.

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Question 8 / 28

Which varna was composed of workers and servants?

Brahmins

Kshatriyas

Vaisyas

Sudras

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Question 9 / 28

Which varna was composed of farmers, craftspeople, and traders?

Brahmins

Kshatriyas

Vaisyas

Sudras

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Question 10 / 28

What statement is false regarding the Caste rules?

Sutras were guides which listed all the rules for the caste system.

It was possible to marry one person from another caste.

It was forbidden to eat with others in a different caste.

Untouchables were people banned from their castes because they didn't follow the rules.

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Question 11 / 28

Why was the Aryan religion called Brahmanism?

Temples were located in Brahmas.

Brahmans were priests.

Brahma was a famous god.

Brahmanism was the term for reincarnation and the main belief.

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Question 12 / 28

I. Aryan religion was based on Vedas. II. There were five Vedas. III. Vedas contained sacred hymns and poems.

I is true

I and II are true

I and III are true

All are true

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Question 13 / 28

What statements are true about Hindu beliefs?

A universal spirit called Brahman created the universe and everything in it.

Every person has a soul or atman that will eventually join with Brahman.

People's souls are reincarnated many times before they can join with Brahman.

All statements are true.

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Question 14 / 28

I. A person's karma affects how he/she will be reincarnated. II. All Hindu gods are aspects of a single universal spirit called Brahman. III. The oldest Vedas, is the Rigveda.

I is true

I and II are true

I and III are true

All are true

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Question 15 / 28

Indra is the god of :

Wind and rain

Love and peace

Sky and war

The oceans

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Question 16 / 28

Brahmins wrote down their thoughts about the Vedas called the Vedic texts. Which statement is false?

Vedic texts described how sacrifices should be performed

Fire would carry offerings to the gods.

Upanishads written in 600 BC were reflections of the Vedas by teachers and students.

Hinduism was described in the Upanishads.

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Question 17 / 28

Hindus believed in three major gods :

Brahma, Siva, and Vishnu

Brahma, Indra, and Vishnu

Upanishad, Brahma, and Vishnu

Veda, Brahma, Vishnu

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Question 18 / 28

The atman represents the ______ according to Hindu teachings. It holds the person's personality, the qualities that make them who they are.

Heart

Spirit

Soul

Reincarnation

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Question 19 / 28

I. The ultimate goal for Hindus is to reunite the soul with Brahman, the universal spirit and only reality. II. The world we live in is an illusion. III. Souls are born and reborn many times.

I is true

I and II are true

I and III are true

All are true

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Question 20 / 28

The process of rebirth is called _. The effects that good or bad actions have on a person's soul is known as __.

Buddhism; reincarnation

Hinduism; karma

Brahmanism; reincarnation

Reincarnation; karma

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Question 21 / 28

Moksha is defined as :

Avoidance of violent actions

The salvation or freedom from life's worries and the cycle of rebirth

Obeying one's dharma

Fulfilling the duties required of a sepcific caste

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Question 22 / 28

True or False. Good karma results in being reborn into a higher caste according to Hindu beliefs. Women were considered inferior to men and not allowed to read the Vedas or any other sacred texts.

True

False

None of the above

All of the above

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Question 23 / 28

What does it mean to obey one's dharma?

Each person has a duty to accept his or her place in the world without complaint

Rising from a lower caste to a higher caste

Attaining salvation

Avoid violence

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Question 24 / 28

Evaluate these sentences. I. Janism was based on the teachings of Mahavira. II. Mahavira was born into the Kshatriya varna around 500 BC. III. Jains were a very violent group.

I is true

I and II are true

I and III are true

I, II, and III are true

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Question 25 / 28

Which of the following statements are false regarding Mahavira and Janism.

Mahavira was unhappy with the control of religion by the Brahmins.

Mahavira wanted to put more emphasis on rituals.

He gave up his life of luxury to become a monk.

Janis live by 4 principals.

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Question 26 / 28

Janism has four major beliefs. They are :

Do no evil, speak no evil, hear no evil, avoid evil entirely

Do not speak, do not eat in excess, do not own property, do no violence

Eat only vegetables, avoid violence, tell the truth, stay in your caste

Injure no life, tell the truth, do not steal, own no property

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Question 27 / 28

All of the above statements about Jains are true and were mentioned except :

Jains believe that everything is alive and part of the cycle of rebirth.

Do not injure or kill any creature, including insects.

Violence is only allowed when defending against a foreign invader.

Only vegetables can be eaten. Never eat food from animals.

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Question 28 / 28

The two major religions that developed in India were :

Buddhism and Jainism

Jainism and Hinduism

Brahmanism and Hinduism

Vishnuism and Hinduism

Quiz Social Studies Ch. 5 Section 2

What is the largest religion in India today?

I. Hindus believed in many gods. II. The process of rebirth is called Jainism. III. The caste system is associated with Buddhism.

Select the false statement regarding Buddhism.

Karma is defined as :

Which statements are true? I. As the Aryans moved into India, they developed a strict system of social classes. II. Most social groups were organized by people's occupations.

What are varnas?

Aryan social order became more complex. Which statements are accurate?

Which varna was composed of workers and servants?

Which varna was composed of farmers, craftspeople, and traders?

What statement is false regarding the Caste rules?

Why was the Aryan religion called Brahmanism?

I. Aryan religion was based on Vedas. II. There were five Vedas. III. Vedas contained sacred hymns and poems.

What statements are true about Hindu beliefs?

I. A person's karma affects how he/she will be reincarnated. II. All Hindu gods are aspects of a single universal spirit called Brahman. III. The oldest Vedas, is the Rigveda.

Indra is the god of :

Brahmins wrote down their thoughts about the Vedas called the Vedic texts. Which statement is false?

Hindus believed in three major gods :

The atman represents the ______ according to Hindu teachings. It holds the person's personality, the qualities that make them who they are.

I. The ultimate goal for Hindus is to reunite the soul with Brahman, the universal spirit and only reality. II. The world we live in is an illusion. III. Souls are born and reborn many times.

The process of rebirth is called _. The effects that good or bad actions have on a person's soul is known as __.

Moksha is defined as :

True or False. Good karma results in being reborn into a higher caste according to Hindu beliefs. Women were considered inferior to men and not allowed to read the Vedas or any other sacred texts.

What does it mean to obey one's dharma?

Evaluate these sentences. I. Janism was based on the teachings of Mahavira. II. Mahavira was born into the Kshatriya varna around 500 BC. III. Jains were a very violent group.

Which of the following statements are false regarding Mahavira and Janism.

Janism has four major beliefs. They are :

All of the above statements about Jains are true and were mentioned except :

The two major religions that developed in India were :

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What is the largest religion in India today?

I. Hindus believed in many gods. II. The process of rebirth is called Jainism. III. The caste system is associated with Buddhism.

Select the false statement regarding Buddhism.

Karma is defined as :

Which statements are true? I. As the Aryans moved into India, they developed a strict system of social classes. II. Most social groups were organized by people's occupations.

What are varnas?

Aryan social order became more complex. Which statements are accurate?

Which varna was composed of workers and servants?

Which varna was composed of farmers, craftspeople, and traders?

What statement is false regarding the Caste rules?

Why was the Aryan religion called Brahmanism?

I. Aryan religion was based on Vedas. II. There were five Vedas. III. Vedas contained sacred hymns and poems.

What statements are true about Hindu beliefs?

I. A person's karma affects how he/she will be reincarnated. II. All Hindu gods are aspects of a single universal spirit called Brahman. III. The oldest Vedas, is the Rigveda.

Indra is the god of :

Brahmins wrote down their thoughts about the Vedas called the Vedic texts. Which statement is false?

Hindus believed in three major gods :

The atman represents the ______ according to Hindu teachings. It holds the person's personality, the qualities that make them who they are.

I. The ultimate goal for Hindus is to reunite the soul with Brahman, the universal spirit and only reality. II. The world we live in is an illusion. III. Souls are born and reborn many times.

The process of rebirth is called _________. The effects that good or bad actions have on a person's soul is known as __________.

Moksha is defined as :

True or False. Good karma results in being reborn into a higher caste according to Hindu beliefs. Women were considered inferior to men and not allowed to read the Vedas or any other sacred texts.

What does it mean to obey one's dharma?

Evaluate these sentences. I. Janism was based on the teachings of Mahavira. II. Mahavira was born into the Kshatriya varna around 500 BC. III. Jains were a very violent group.

Which of the following statements are false regarding Mahavira and Janism.

Janism has four major beliefs. They are :

All of the above statements about Jains are true and were mentioned except :

The two major religions that developed in India were :

The process of rebirth is called _. The effects that good or bad actions have on a person's soul is known as __.