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A Hindu wanting to work on spiritual awareness might decide to

A
closely follow the Eightfold Path.
B
work to build good karma.
C
meditate or participate in yoga.
D
build a shrine for worship at home.
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Why is the caste system a central part of the Hindu religion?

A
There are different Hindu gods for each caste level.
B
It is a carryover from Hinduism’s roots in the Aryan migration.
C
It correlates to differing levels of spirituality.
D
Hinduism states that actions are judged according to caste level.
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Brahmanism, a direct predecessor to Hinduism, was based on texts called

A
Brahmans.
B
Upanishads.
C
Vedas.
D
Nobel Truths.
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Which statement correctly connects Hinduism to the religious views of the Aryans?

A
Hinduism turned the polytheistic views of the Aryans into one supreme god with multiple forms.
B
Hinduism kept the polytheistic views of the Aryans but assigned different behaviors to the various gods.
C
Hinduism turned the single-god beliefs of the Aryans into the worship of many gods.
D
Hinduism kept the single-god beliefs of the Aryans but gave their supreme god ultimate power.
5

Who believes that everyone can worship in their own way, whether at a temple or by practicing yoga at home?

A
Hindus
B
Buddhists
C
monks
D
Bhramans
6

Buddhism is based on how many Noble Truths?

A
two
B
three
C
four
D
five
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Diagram of human migration, ideas, and customs. First bubble: groups migrate in search of food, water, resources. Second bubble: Migrants meet other groups with different beliefs. Third bubble: blank. Fourth bubble: Belief systems and ideas spread.

Question illustration
A
New ideas and beliefs emerge from the different groups.
B
The more powerful group puts their ideas into practice.
C
Groups agree to live together in a separation of ideas and beliefs.
D
New customs and beliefs are adopted.
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What does the name Buddha mean?

A
“enlightened one”
B
“spiritual one”
C
“wealthy one”
D
“wise one”
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Buddhism was India’s dominant religion in 100 BCE, and then it

A
expanded to become the dominant religion in all of Asia.
B
declined in India but remained strong in other areas of Asia.
C
spread to Asia but did not take hold throughout the continent.
D
became obsolete when Hinduism spread into Asia.
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Which statement best illustrates Siddhartha Gautama’s view toward wealth?

A
Gautama wanted to help others through his wealth.
B
Gautama was embarrassed by his wealth, so he gave it up.
C
Gautama realized that money was not the key to happiness.
D
Gautama believed he could best help others by giving up his wealth.

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