Question 1

The impetus for the change in Hinduism that established a guide for moral and ethical conduct was

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A)  the Bhagavad-Gita. 
B)  the Vedas. 
C)  the "looseness" of Buddhism. 
D)  the Upanishads. 
E)  the Rig-Veda. 
A)  the Bhagavad-Gita. 
B)  the Vedas. 
C)  the "looseness" of Buddhism. 
D)  the Upanishads. 
E)  the Rig-Veda. A

Question 2

The ____________________ are Hindu philosophic works based on involved speculation.

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Upanishads

Question 3

The most popular art form among Hindus has historically been

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A)  sculpture. 
B)  painting. 
C)  literature. 
D)  architecture. 
E)  music. 
A)  sculpture. 
B)  painting. 
C)  literature. 
D)  architecture. 
E)  music. A

Question 4

The Upanishads would best be described as

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A)  poetic musings about the Aryan history. 
B)  philosophical musings and speculations about life. 
C)  a historic chronicle of the development of Aryan civilization. 
D)  a series of poems dealing with the three main Hindu gods. 
E)  a part of the Mahabharata, the world's longest poem. 
A)  poetic musings about the Aryan history. 
B)  philosophical musings and speculations about life. 
C)  a historic chronicle of the development of Aryan civilization. 
D)  a series of poems dealing with the three main Hindu gods. 
E)  a part of the Mahabharata, the world's longest poem.

Question 5

The chief crop of Gupta India was

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A)  rice. 
B)  cotton. 
C)  wheat. 
D)  maize. 
E)  peanuts. 
A)  rice. 
B)  cotton. 
C)  wheat. 
D)  maize. 
E)  peanuts.

Question 6

The Indian caste system

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A)  has a strong hold throughout India today. 
B)  was formally outlawed after World War II. 
C)  was created in response to repeated invasions. 
D)  guarantees equality before the law. 
E)  has always had its greatest impact among the wealthy. 
A)  has a strong hold throughout India today. 
B)  was formally outlawed after World War II. 
C)  was created in response to repeated invasions. 
D)  guarantees equality before the law. 
E)  has always had its greatest impact among the wealthy.

Question 7

Violence between Muslims and non-Muslims was a trademark of the ____________________ Sultanate.

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The answer of Violence between Muslims and non-Muslims was a...

Question 8

The violent Muslim antagonism toward Indian Buddhism stemmed mainly from the fact that

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A)  Buddhists were polytheistic. 
B)  Buddhists habitually ate pork. 
C)  Buddhists attempted an alliance with Hindus. 
D)  Buddhists competed with Muslims for converts. 
E)  Buddhists called for the overthrow of Islam. 
A)  Buddhists were polytheistic. 
B)  Buddhists habitually ate pork. 
C)  Buddhists attempted an alliance with Hindus. 
D)  Buddhists competed with Muslims for converts. 
E)  Buddhists called for the overthrow of Islam.

Question 9

Describe life in Classical India.

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Answers would include a discus

Question 10

The major source of foreign troubles for India has been its

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A)  sea frontiers to the east. 
B)  borders with China. 
C)  resident colonies of foreign traders. 
D)  lack of strong military leadership. 
E)  frontier with Afghanistan. 
A)  sea frontiers to the east. 
B)  borders with China. 
C)  resident colonies of foreign traders. 
D)  lack of strong military leadership. 
E)  frontier with Afghanistan.

Question 11

India's most significant Hindu epic poem is the ____________________.

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The answer of India's most significant Hindu epic poem is...

Question 12

Indian scholars were so knowledgeable that they were often invited to train Muslims in the city of

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A)  Medina. 
B)  Agra. 
C)  Baghdad. 
D)  Calcutta. 
E)  Mecca. 
A)  Medina. 
B)  Agra. 
C)  Baghdad. 
D)  Calcutta. 
E)  Mecca.

Question 13

Elaborate on the influence of India on surrounding areas and civilizations.

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Answers would include,East Asi

Question 14

Hinduism in Southeast Asia is one of the most notable examples of a mixed religion,which is known as ____________________.

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The answer of Hinduism in Southeast Asia is one of...

Question 15

Discuss the geographic boundaries and issues regarding Classical India's religions,both domestic and foreign.

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Answers would include Hinduism

Question 16

Wonderful Indian paintings have been found in the caves at ____________________.

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The answer of Wonderful Indian paintings have been found in...

Question 17

The temple at Anghor Wat was initially a(n)____________________ shrine.

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The answer of The temple at Anghor Wat was initially...

Question 18

The Hindu deity Shiva is the god of

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A)  marriage. 
B)  creation. 
C)  war. 
D)  peace. 
E)  life and death. 
A)  marriage. 
B)  creation. 
C)  war. 
D)  peace. 
E)  life and death.

Question 19

The head of an Indian family could be compared to a(n)

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A)  Jewish patriarch. 
B)  Muslim caliph. 
C)  Buddhist monk. 
D)  Christian matriarch. 
E)  Muslim ulama. 
A)  Jewish patriarch. 
B)  Muslim caliph. 
C)  Buddhist monk. 
D)  Christian matriarch. 
E)  Muslim ulama.

Question 20

During India's Gupta period,most villagers and farmers experienced

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A)  overpopulation. 
B)  a lack of adequate farmland. 
C)  starvation from famine. 
D)  a large increase in population of their herds. 
E)  disagreements concerning control of water resources. 
A)  overpopulation. 
B)  a lack of adequate farmland. 
C)  starvation from famine. 
D)  a large increase in population of their herds. 
E)  disagreements concerning control of water resources.

Exam 12: Classical India

The impetus for the change in Hinduism that established a guide for moral and ethical conduct was

The ____________________ are Hindu philosophic works based on involved speculation.

The most popular art form among Hindus has historically been

The Upanishads would best be described as

The chief crop of Gupta India was

The Indian caste system

Violence between Muslims and non-Muslims was a trademark of the ____________________ Sultanate.

The violent Muslim antagonism toward Indian Buddhism stemmed mainly from the fact that

Describe life in Classical India.

The major source of foreign troubles for India has been its

India's most significant Hindu epic poem is the ____________________.

Indian scholars were so knowledgeable that they were often invited to train Muslims in the city of

Elaborate on the influence of India on surrounding areas and civilizations.

Hinduism in Southeast Asia is one of the most notable examples of a mixed religion,which is known as ____________________.

Discuss the geographic boundaries and issues regarding Classical India's religions,both domestic and foreign.

Wonderful Indian paintings have been found in the caves at ____________________.

The temple at Anghor Wat was initially a(n)____________________ shrine.

The Hindu deity Shiva is the god of

The head of an Indian family could be compared to a(n)

During India's Gupta period,most villagers and farmers experienced

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