Which of the following statements about modern Buddhism is accurate?(1 point)
Responses
More than two million Buddhists live in the United States.
More than two million Buddhists live in the United States.
Most Buddhists live in monasteries.
Most Buddhists live in monasteries.
Buddhism is still widely practiced in India.
Buddhism is still widely practiced in India.
Few Buddhists live in Asia.
Buddhism is still widely practiced in India.
The accurate statement about modern Buddhism is:
Buddhism is still widely practiced in India.
The accurate statement about modern Buddhism is "Buddhism is still widely practiced in India."
To find the answer, you can eliminate the statements that are clearly incorrect. The statement "Few Buddhists live in Asia" is incorrect because Buddhism originated in Asia and continues to have a significant presence there. The statement "Most Buddhists live in monasteries" is also incorrect because while there are Buddhist monasteries and monks, the majority of Buddhists do not live in monasteries.
To verify the accurate statement, you can research and gather information about the current status of Buddhism in different countries, particularly India. You can find statistics and studies on the number of Buddhists and the prevalence of Buddhism in different regions. Additionally, you can consult reliable sources such as books, academic articles, and reputable websites that provide information about Buddhism and its modern practice.
According to the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism, what must be overcome to end suffering?(1 point)
Responses
anger
anger
all selfish desires
all selfish desires
nirvana
nirvana
all forms of desire
all forms of desire
why is that
According to the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism, suffering, or dukkha, is caused by attachment or craving, which stems from desire. Therefore, in order to end suffering, one must overcome all forms of desire, including selfish desires. The goal in Buddhism is to attain enlightenment and reach a state of liberation known as Nirvana, which is achieved by letting go of attachment and desire. By eliminating desire, one can achieve a state of inner peace and freedom from suffering.
What strategy did Chandragupta use to conquer Magadha?(1 point)
Responses
followed Buddhism's teachings and Magadha eventually surrendered
followed Buddhism's teachings and Magadha eventually surrendered
attacked the borders first, then the capital city
attacked the borders first, then the capital city
seized the capital, and then the rest of the kingdom fell
seized the capital, and then the rest of the kingdom fell
caused so much destruction that people were forced to flee
seized the capital, and then the rest of the kingdom fell
Where did the first civilization of India arise?(1 point)
Responses
on the central plateau
on the central plateau
near the coast of the subcontinent
near the coast of the subcontinent
along the Indus and Sarasvati Rivers
along the Indus and Sarasvati Rivers
along the Ganges River
along the Indus and Sarasvati Rivers
Why did multiplication and division become easier during the Gupta empire?(1 point)
Responses
They were the first to use base-10 numbers.
They were the first to use base-10 numbers.
They were the first to understand long division.
They were the first to understand long division.
They combined Chinese and Greek knowledge.
They combined Chinese and Greek knowledge.
They created a numeral for zero.
They created a numeral for zero.
What did Siddhartha Gautama do after seeing old age, sickness, death, and finally a holy man in the streets?(1 point)
Responses
cut his hair, traded his robes, and became a religious seeker
cut his hair, traded his robes, and became a religious seeker
vowed to rule his people so that fewer would be sick and face old age and death in poverty
vowed to rule his people so that fewer would be sick and face old age and death in poverty
took his riches from the palace and gave them to the needy in the city
took his riches from the palace and gave them to the needy in the city
shut himself up in the palace and refused to travel outside again
cut his hair, traded his robes, and became a religious seeker.
Many of the achievements of the ancient Indus Valley civilization was due to their advanced knowledge of (1 point)
Responses
farming.
farming.
religion.
religion.
mathematics.
mathematics.
fables.
mathematics.
What physical feature separates the subcontinent of India from the rest of Asia?(1 point)
Responses
Deccan Plateau
Deccan Plateau
Indian Ocean
Indian Ocean
Bay of Bengal
Bay of Bengal
Himalayas
Himalayas
What caused the Indus Valley civilization to disappear?(1 point)
Responses
heavy flooding
heavy flooding
foreign invaders
foreign invaders
no known cause
no known cause
drought
no known cause
What are the Vedas?(1 point)
Responses
sacred hymns
sacred hymns
the number system of the Indo-Aryans
the number system of the Indo-Aryans
a language written in Sanskrit
a language written in Sanskrit
priests who recited offerings
sacred hymns
What group was in the highest caste?(1 point)
Responses
priests
priests
Dalits
Dalits
rulers and warriors
rulers and warriors
landowners and merchants
priests
According to Hinduism, which of the following is the supreme spiritual force?(1 point)
Responses
Ganesh
Ganesh
Shiva
Shiva
Vishnu
Vishnu
Brahman
Brahman
Who was Siddhartha Gautama before he became the Buddha?(1 point)
Responses
a Brahmin
a Brahmin
a guru
a guru
an ascetic
an ascetic
a Hindu prince
a Hindu prince
What did the Buddha believe following the Eightfold Path could lead to?(1 point)
Responses
the Middle Way
the Middle Way
oneness with God
oneness with God
an end to desires and suffering
an end to desires and suffering
knowledge of the Four Noble Truth
an end to desires and suffering
What does Theravada Buddhism emphasize?(1 point)
Responses
the Buddha's history
the Buddha's history
the Buddha's compassion
the Buddha's compassion
the Buddha's wisdom
the Buddha's wisdom
the Buddha's path of reincarnation
the Buddha's wisdom
According to Hinduism, what determines how a person is reborn?(1 point)
Responses
nirvana
nirvana
moksha
moksha
dharma
dharma
karma
karma
How did Asoka's rule lead to a prosperous India?(1 point)
Responses
He conquered nearby Greek-controlled kingdoms and absorbed their wealth.
He conquered nearby Greek-controlled kingdoms and absorbed their wealth.
He built excellent roads that promoted trade.
He built excellent roads that promoted trade.
He developed an effective tax system.
He developed an effective tax system.
He encouraged tolerance.
He encouraged tolerance.
What did early farming villages in India depend on?(1 point)
Responses
drought
drought
the summer monsoon
the summer monsoon
the winter typhoon
the winter typhoon
the summer typhoon