1. Chapter 3 Pretest 1. The major religion of India is (a) Hinduism.
(b) Christianity.
(c) Buddhism.
(d) Judaism.

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2. We can learn a lot about daily life under Gupta rulers from paintings in the caves at (a) Harappa. (b) Nalanda. (c) Ajanta. (d) Magadha.

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3. The group of people in Indian society that was considered impure was called the (a) lower class. (b) slaves. (c) untouchables. (d) outcasts.

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4. The term reincarnation refers to (a) the fulfillment of one’s moral duty in this life. (b) the belief that mind and matter are the same. (c) a belief in many gods. (d) the rebirth of the soul.

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5. About 1750 B.C. northwestern India was overrun by invaders called the (a) Indo-Aryans. (b) Harappans. (c) Mauryans. (d) Chinese.

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6. The Buddha taught that following this, and knowing the Four
Noble Truths, could lead to salvation.
Eightfold Path
Harappa
b. Khyber
c. Ajanta

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7. This pass provided a way for new groups to enter India.
Harappa
b. Khyber
c. Ajanta
d. Asoka

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8. The positive or negative force generated by a person’s actions,
which will determine his or her status in the next life
monsoon
Brahmin
yoga
karma

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9. Form of social organization in which groups of people are
divided into distinct classes
Feudal System
Sanskrit
caste system
Manorial System

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10. These people, who conquered the Indus Valley, were skillful fighters
Deccan
Hinduism
Chandragupta
Indo-Aryans