Origins of Hinduism Answers
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What does Brahmanism have in common with Hinduism?
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Both religions’ beliefs included worshipping one god.B
Both religions’ rituals and beliefs originate from the Vedas.C
Both religions’ leaders also served as leaders of the government.D
Both religions’ followers were required by law to practice the religion.2
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Which method of transportation did the Aryans use in their migration to the Indian subcontinent?
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shipsB
wagonsC
two-wheel chariotsD
manually-pulled sleds3
How did the caste system create permanent divisions between castes?
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People in higher castes were not allowed to do hard labor.B
People in the lower castes were not allowed to make money.C
People could not move between classes in the caste system.D
People in the merchant class were always wealthier than other castes.4
How did the Aryan way of life change when they migrated away from their homeland?
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The Aryan people started as separate groups in small settlements and migrated into large cities.B
The Aryan people went from being mostly nomadic herders to adopting farming and settlements.C
The Aryan people had a history of trading across long distances, and they traded less after migrating.D
The Aryan people were known for armed conflict in ancient Iran but became peaceful after their migration.5
Review the map which shows Aryan migration routes.How did the Aryan migration lead to India?
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The Aryans followed a westward pattern of migration from the east.B
The Aryans followed a northward pattern of migration from the south.C
The Aryans followed a pattern of outward migration from a central area.D
The Aryans followed a pattern of inward migration from the outer edges of Asia.6
Review the map of Asia.
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1B
2C
3D
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How were the untouchables treated under the caste system?
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They were forbidden from learning to read or write.B
They could only marry people from the peasant caste.C
They could not participate in rituals and ceremonies in Hinduism.D
They were at the bottom of the social order and were outcasts from society.8
How did Aryan religion contribute to class differences in India?
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Religious rituals usually involved holding large parties, and only wealthy people could afford the parties.B
The Vedas contained the directions for how to perform sacrifices, and only priests were allowed to own the Vedas.C
Common people disagreed with participating in religious rituals because the sacrifices involved burning foods like fruit and meat.D
Reading religious texts required education, and making sacrifices cost money, so wealthier people had greater access to religion.9
How did the Aryan caste system influence Indian culture?
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The caste system created a religious order that formed the Hindu religion.B
The caste system allowed the Aryans and ancient Indians to communicate.C
The caste system kept ancient Indians from living in cities controlled by Aryans.D
The caste system enforced a class structure based on family heritage and money.10
How did Aryan culture explain the use of the caste system?
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The Aryans believed that religion determined a person’s caste.B
The Aryans believed that caste placement was dependent on education.C
The Aryans believed each person was born into a specific varna, or social class.D
The Aryans believed each person should be placed into a caste by their local chief.Did you find these answers helpful?
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