Question 1

Identify the following term(s).
-karma

Accepted Answer

Answer not provided.

Question 2

The reincarnation of a person's immortal essence - their atman - into a given class depends on:

Accepted Answer

A)  economic standing in society. 
B)  karma or deeds in life. 
C)  physical strength. 
D)  place within the caste system. 
E)  divine grace. 
A)  economic standing in society. 
B)  karma or deeds in life. 
C)  physical strength. 
D)  place within the caste system. 
E)  divine grace. B

Question 3

Why is the Gupta Empire described as a "theater-state"?

Accepted Answer

A)  It used actors as administrative officials 
B)  It hired foreign armies to enforce policies 
C)  It shared the wealth of the empire with all equally 
D)  The splendor and ceremonies of court advertised the benefits of empire 
E)  They sacrificed their enemies in an open theater 
A)  It used actors as administrative officials 
B)  It hired foreign armies to enforce policies 
C)  It shared the wealth of the empire with all equally 
D)  The splendor and ceremonies of court advertised the benefits of empire 
E)  They sacrificed their enemies in an open theater D

Question 4

The ______ (circle) theory of foreign policy states that the "My enemy's enemy is my friend."

Accepted Answer

A)  mandala 
B)  Maurya. 
C)  Buddhist. 
D)  realist 
E)  moksha 
A)  mandala 
B)  Maurya. 
C)  Buddhist. 
D)  realist 
E)  moksha

Question 5

Referring to Map (in the textbook) 7.2, indicate (a) the major islands and landmasses, and (b) the oceans, seas, straits, and other waterways. How do these features give the states of Southeast Asia strategic locations?

Accepted Answer

(a) The major islands and landmasses in

Question 6

The Indian "subcontinent" typically refers to India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and ___.

Accepted Answer

A)  Sri Lanka 
B)  Persia 
C)  Vietnam 
D)  Singapore 
E)  Egypt 
A)  Sri Lanka 
B)  Persia 
C)  Vietnam 
D)  Singapore 
E)  Egypt

Question 7

Buddhists who followed the original teachings of the Buddha were called practitioners of Theravada, while those who followed more popular newer features were called:

Accepted Answer

A)  practitioners of Aryanism. 
B)  "embracers of the new concepts." 
C)  Yogacarans. 
D)  practitioners of Mahayana. 
E)  the School of the Lightning Bolt. 
A)  practitioners of Aryanism. 
B)  "embracers of the new concepts." 
C)  Yogacarans. 
D)  practitioners of Mahayana. 
E)  the School of the Lightning Bolt.

Question 8

Which of the following statements about women in the Vedic Age cannot be learned from Vedic literature?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are depicted as slaves to men. 
B)  They are depicted as strong and resourceful, reflecting a favorable position in society. 
C)  They could own property. 
D)  They were usually married in their mid to late teens. 
E)  They studied sacred lore and composed religious hymns. 
A)  They are depicted as slaves to men. 
B)  They are depicted as strong and resourceful, reflecting a favorable position in society. 
C)  They could own property. 
D)  They were usually married in their mid to late teens. 
E)  They studied sacred lore and composed religious hymns.

Question 9

The idea of gods having avatars is demonstrated in Devi/Kali, who represents

Accepted Answer

A)  fertility and old age. 
B)  planting and harvesting. 
C)  fire and water. 
D)  creation and destruction. 
E)  chaos and order. 
A)  fertility and old age. 
B)  planting and harvesting. 
C)  fire and water. 
D)  creation and destruction. 
E)  chaos and order.

Question 10

The most important form of Indian sacred literature is the

Accepted Answer

A)  the Iliad and the Odyssey. 
B)  the Vedas and the Upanishads. 
C)  The Tripitaka and The Collected Works of Nagarjuna. 
D)  The Epic of Gilgamesh and The Laws of Manu. 
E)  Bhagavad-Gita. 
A)  the Iliad and the Odyssey. 
B)  the Vedas and the Upanishads. 
C)  The Tripitaka and The Collected Works of Nagarjuna. 
D)  The Epic of Gilgamesh and The Laws of Manu. 
E)  Bhagavad-Gita.

Question 11

Identify the following term(s).
-Borobodur

Accepted Answer

Borobudur is an iconic 9th-century Mahay

Question 12

Identify the following term(s).
-Hindu Kush

Accepted Answer

The Hindu Kush is a mountain range that

Question 13

Refer to Map (in the textbook) 7.1 and describe the different regions of the subcontinent. How did this geography keep India isolated from other areas? What areas did it "push" India toward politically and economically?

Accepted Answer

Map 7.1 in the textbook shows the differ

Question 14

Some followers of Buddhism took vows of

Accepted Answer

A)  social service and humanism. 
B)  marriage and parenthood. 
C)  fealty, loyalty, and knighthood. 
D)  extravagance and epicurianism. 
E)  celibacy, nonviolence, and poverty. 
A)  social service and humanism. 
B)  marriage and parenthood. 
C)  fealty, loyalty, and knighthood. 
D)  extravagance and epicurianism. 
E)  celibacy, nonviolence, and poverty.

Question 15

The most important cultural influences on Southeast Asian kingdoms came from

Accepted Answer

A)  Japan. 
B)  China. 
C)  Polynesia. 
D)  India. 
E)  Australia. 
A)  Japan. 
B)  China. 
C)  Polynesia. 
D)  India. 
E)  Australia.

Question 16

The Bhagavad-Gita is a renowned sacred text, and it is considered one of the most compelling attempts to _____.

Accepted Answer

depict the

Question 17

Three harvests each year have been possible in some parts of India because of

Accepted Answer

A)  the volcanic nature of the Indian soil. 
B)  the conservative crops grown in India. 
C)  high rainfall from the monsoons. 
D)  traditionally advanced agricultural techniques. 
E)  the construction of aqueducts for irrigation. 
A)  the volcanic nature of the Indian soil. 
B)  the conservative crops grown in India. 
C)  high rainfall from the monsoons. 
D)  traditionally advanced agricultural techniques. 
E)  the construction of aqueducts for irrigation.

Question 18

The ultimate spiritual reward in Buddhism is

Accepted Answer

A)  material wealth. 
B)  nirvana. 
C)  everlasting life in heaven. 
D)  union with the ancestors. 
E)  union with the gods. 
A)  material wealth. 
B)  nirvana. 
C)  everlasting life in heaven. 
D)  union with the ancestors. 
E)  union with the gods.

Question 19

The "Eightfold Path" of right views includes all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  speech 
B)  conduct 
C)  meditation 
D)  effort 
E)  critical thought 
A)  speech 
B)  conduct 
C)  meditation 
D)  effort 
E)  critical thought

Question 20

Large earthen mounds symbolizing the universe built over relics of the cremated remains of Buddha are called:

Accepted Answer

A)  bodhisattvas 
B)  stupas 
C)  nirvanas 
D)  sacred edifices 
E)  stone gateways 
A)  bodhisattvas 
B)  stupas 
C)  nirvanas 
D)  sacred edifices 
E)  stone gateways

Exam 7: India and Southeast Asia

Identify the following term(s). -karma

The reincarnation of a person's immortal essence - their atman - into a given class depends on:

Why is the Gupta Empire described as a "theater-state"?

The ______ (circle) theory of foreign policy states that the "My enemy's enemy is my friend."

Referring to Map (in the textbook) 7.2, indicate (a) the major islands and landmasses, and (b) the oceans, seas, straits, and other waterways. How do these features give the states of Southeast Asia strategic locations?

The Indian "subcontinent" typically refers to India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and ___.

Buddhists who followed the original teachings of the Buddha were called practitioners of Theravada, while those who followed more popular newer features were called:

Which of the following statements about women in the Vedic Age cannot be learned from Vedic literature?

The idea of gods having avatars is demonstrated in Devi/Kali, who represents

The most important form of Indian sacred literature is the

Identify the following term(s). -Borobodur

Identify the following term(s). -Hindu Kush

Refer to Map (in the textbook) 7.1 and describe the different regions of the subcontinent. How did this geography keep India isolated from other areas? What areas did it "push" India toward politically and economically?

Some followers of Buddhism took vows of

The most important cultural influences on Southeast Asian kingdoms came from

The Bhagavad-Gita is a renowned sacred text, and it is considered one of the most compelling attempts to _____.

Three harvests each year have been possible in some parts of India because of

The ultimate spiritual reward in Buddhism is

The "Eightfold Path" of right views includes all of the following except:

Large earthen mounds symbolizing the universe built over relics of the cremated remains of Buddha are called:

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