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Margaery, who is constantly obsessing about her neighbor’s new things, is plagued with bad dreams. Which of the Four Noble Truths is she experiencing?

A
presence of suffering
B
cause of suffering
C
path to end of suffering
D
end of suffering
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What does the name Buddha mean?

A
“enlightened one”
B
“spiritual one”
C
“wealthy one”
D
“wise one”
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The first of the Four Noble Truths states that

A
suffering is caused by greed.
B
ending worldly desires will end suffering.
C
life is either physical or emotional suffering.
D
enlightenment is attained through the Eightfold Path.
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The spread of Buddhism into China was most likely the result of

A
war between India and China.
B
trading relationships.
C
human migration.
D
the concepts of Hinduism.
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Why is the caste system a central part of the Hindu religion?

A
There are different Hindu gods for each caste level.
B
It is a carryover from Hinduism’s roots in the Aryan migration.
C
It correlates to differing levels of spirituality.
D
Hinduism states that actions are judged according to caste level.
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According to the concept of reincarnation, a person would hope to return as a human

A
in a lower caste.
B
in a higher caste.
C
living in a different country.
D
living under a different government.
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Who believes that everyone can worship in their own way, whether at a temple or by practicing yoga at home?

A
Hindus
B
Buddhists
C
monks
D
Bhramans
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Buddhism was India’s dominant religion in 100 BCE, and then it

A
expanded to become the dominant religion in all of Asia.
B
declined in India but remained strong in other areas of Asia.
C
spread to Asia but did not take hold throughout the continent.
D
became obsolete when Hinduism spread into Asia.
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Diagram of human migration, ideas, and customs. First bubble: groups migrate in search of food, water, resources. Second bubble: Migrants meet other groups with different beliefs. Third bubble: blank. Fourth bubble: Belief systems and ideas spread.

Question illustration
A
New ideas and beliefs emerge from the different groups.
B
The more powerful group puts their ideas into practice.
C
Groups agree to live together in a separation of ideas and beliefs.
D
New customs and beliefs are adopted.
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What was one result of the spread of Buddhism?

A
Many sects of Buddhism have developed and the religion has been combined with others.
B
Buddhism is the most commonly practiced religion in the world.
C
Continuous conflict between Buddhists and Hindus has resulted in several wars.
D
The caste system became common practice in India.
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How many forms of the supreme god are there in the Hindu Triumvirate?

A
one
B
two
C
three
D
four
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A Hindu wanting to work on spiritual awareness might decide to

A
closely follow the Eightfold Path.
B
work to build good karma.
C
meditate or participate in yoga.
D
build a shrine for worship at home.
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A Hindu wanting to work on spiritual awareness might decide to

A
closely follow the Eightfold Path.
B
work to build good karma.
C
meditate or participate in yoga.
D
build a shrine for worship at home.
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According to the concept of reincarnation, a person would hope to return as a human

A
in a lower caste.
B
in a higher caste.
C
living in a different country.
D
living under a different government.
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Buddhism was India’s dominant religion in 100 BCE, and then it

A
expanded to become the dominant religion in all of Asia.
B
declined in India but remained strong in other areas of Asia.
C
spread to Asia but did not take hold throughout the continent.
D
became obsolete when Hinduism spread into Asia.
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Which statement best illustrates Siddhartha Gautama’s view toward wealth?

A
Gautama wanted to help others through his wealth.
B
Gautama was embarrassed by his wealth, so he gave it up.
C
Gautama realized that money was not the key to happiness.
D
Gautama believed he could best help others by giving up his wealth.
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The first of the Four Noble Truths states that

A
suffering is caused by greed.
B
ending worldly desires will end suffering.
C
life is either physical or emotional suffering.
D
enlightenment is attained through the Eightfold Path.
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Buddhism was spread through

A
Siddartha rejecting old traditions.
B
Siddartha preaching his ideas.
C
changes in philosophy and beliefs.
D
new ideas being introduced into a culture.
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How does the image of Buddha tend to vary from statue to statue?

A
Some have extended earlobes, whereas others do not.
B
The eyes of Buddha can be wide open or half closed.
C
The Buddha's hands can be placed in a variety of positions.
D
Some have the urna between their eyebrows, whereas others do not.
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Which statement best illustrates Siddhartha Gautama’s view toward wealth?

A
Gautama wanted to help others through his wealth.
B
Gautama was embarrassed by his wealth, so he gave it up.
C
Gautama realized that money was not the key to happiness.
D
Gautama believed he could best help others by giving up his wealth.

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