The growth of Hinduism was contributed by a combination of factors. Here are some possible options:
- The assimilation of local beliefs and practices into Hinduism as it spread across the Indian subcontinent.
- The influence of ancient scriptures called the Vedas, which provided the philosophical and moral foundation for Hinduism.
- The development of a complex caste system, which provided social order and stability within Hindu society.
- The patronage and support of powerful kings and rulers, who promoted and protected Hinduism.
- The popularity of Hindu deities and rituals, which resonated with the masses and attracted new followers.
- The flexibility and adaptability of Hinduism, which allowed it to incorporate and accommodate diverse cultural practices and beliefs.
- The spread of Hinduism through missionary activity, trade, and cultural exchange with neighboring regions and civilizations.
- The emergence of influential teachers and gurus who propagated and popularized Hindu teachings.
What contributed to the growth of Hinduism? Select all that apply.
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What physical feature blocks access to the Indian subcontinent to its north and northeast?
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Responses
the Himalaya Mountains
the Himalaya Mountains
the Bay of Bengal
the Bay of Bengal
the Deccan Plateau
the Deccan Plateau
the Thar Desert
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the Himalaya Mountains
the Himalaya Mountains
the Bay of Bengal
the Bay of Bengal
the Deccan Plateau
the Deccan Plateau
the Thar Desert
the Himalaya Mountains
What is the order in which the caste system has changed in India? Place the first development at the top and the most recent developments at the bottom.
The order in which the caste system has changed in India can be arranged as follows, with the first development at the top and the most recent developments at the bottom:
1. Vedic era and early caste system formation
2. Social and economic reform movements in the 19th and 20th centuries
3. Indian independence and the Constitution of India in 1950, which outlawed untouchability and provided for affirmative action policies
4. Modern efforts towards social equality and caste-based reservations in education, employment, and politics.
1. Vedic era and early caste system formation
2. Social and economic reform movements in the 19th and 20th centuries
3. Indian independence and the Constitution of India in 1950, which outlawed untouchability and provided for affirmative action policies
4. Modern efforts towards social equality and caste-based reservations in education, employment, and politics.
How do scholars know that Indo-Aryans raised cattle and depended upon their milk, but later turned to agriculture?
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Responses
Archaeologists have found evidence of the changes in tools used.
Archaeologists have found evidence of the changes in tools used.
The Bhagavad-Gita tells of the ancient people's lifestyle.
The Bhagavad-Gita tells of the ancient people's lifestyle.
The Vedas provide a record of how the Indo-Aryans lived.
The Vedas provide a record of how the Indo-Aryans lived.
DNA matches from people today are able to detect the change in diet in bone history.
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Responses
Archaeologists have found evidence of the changes in tools used.
Archaeologists have found evidence of the changes in tools used.
The Bhagavad-Gita tells of the ancient people's lifestyle.
The Bhagavad-Gita tells of the ancient people's lifestyle.
The Vedas provide a record of how the Indo-Aryans lived.
The Vedas provide a record of how the Indo-Aryans lived.
DNA matches from people today are able to detect the change in diet in bone history.
Archaeologists have found evidence of the changes in tools used.
The Vedas provide a record of how the Indo-Aryans lived.
The Vedas provide a record of how the Indo-Aryans lived.
Who wrote the Upanishads?
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Brahmins
Brahmins
Dalits
Dalits
Gurus
Gurus
Shiva
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Brahmins
Brahmins
Dalits
Dalits
Gurus
Gurus
Shiva
The Upanishads were not written by a specific individual. They were written by various sages and seers in ancient India.
Who was Siddhartha Gautama before he became the Buddha?
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a guru
a guru
an ascetic
an ascetic
a Brahmin
a Brahmin
a Hindu prince
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a guru
a guru
an ascetic
an ascetic
a Brahmin
a Brahmin
a Hindu prince
Siddhartha Gautama was a Hindu prince before he became the Buddha.
What did the Buddha believe following the Eightfold Path could lead to?
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oneness with God
oneness with God
knowledge of the Four Noble Truths
knowledge of the Four Noble Truths
the Middle Way
the Middle Way
an end to desires and suffering
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oneness with God
oneness with God
knowledge of the Four Noble Truths
knowledge of the Four Noble Truths
the Middle Way
the Middle Way
an end to desires and suffering
Following the Eightfold Path, the Buddha believed it could lead to an end to desires and suffering.
What does Theravada Buddhism emphasize?
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the Buddha's compassion
the Buddha's compassion
the Buddha's path of reincarnation
the Buddha's path of reincarnation
the Buddha's wisdom
the Buddha's wisdom
the Buddha's history
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the Buddha's compassion
the Buddha's compassion
the Buddha's path of reincarnation
the Buddha's path of reincarnation
the Buddha's wisdom
the Buddha's wisdom
the Buddha's history
Theravada Buddhism emphasizes the Buddha's wisdom.
According to Hinduism, what determines how a person is reborn?
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dharma
dharma
karma
karma
moksha
moksha
nirvana
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dharma
dharma
karma
karma
moksha
moksha
nirvana
According to Hinduism, karma determines how a person is reborn.
A student drops a basketball into a pool from a height of 5 meters while a friend records the approximate splash height. They want to make a bigger splash in their next trial. How can they achieve this?(1 point)
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They can drop the same ball from a lower height.
They can drop the same ball from a lower height.
They can drop the same ball with less speed.
They can drop the same ball with less speed.
They can use a ball with the same diameter but less mass.
They can use a ball with the same diameter but less mass.
They can use a ball with the same diameter but more mass.
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They can drop the same ball from a lower height.
They can drop the same ball from a lower height.
They can drop the same ball with less speed.
They can drop the same ball with less speed.
They can use a ball with the same diameter but less mass.
They can use a ball with the same diameter but less mass.
They can use a ball with the same diameter but more mass.
They can use a ball with the same diameter but more mass.
Which characteristic will be affected by increasing the speed of an object from 30 meters per second ( m/s ) to 40 meters per second( m/s )?(1 point)
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weight
weight
kinetic energy
kinetic energy
gravitational attraction
gravitational attraction
mass
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weight
weight
kinetic energy
kinetic energy
gravitational attraction
gravitational attraction
mass
Increasing the speed of an object from 30 m/s to 40 m/s will affect its kinetic energy.
A student drops a 350-gram rock and a 500-gram rock into a pool from a height of 8 meters. Which statement about the investigation is accurate?(1 point)
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The 500-gram rock causes a smaller splash because it has more mass.
The 500-gram rock causes a smaller splash because it has more mass.
The 500-gram rock causes a larger splash because it has more kinetic energy.
The 500-gram rock causes a larger splash because it has more kinetic energy.
The 350-gram rock causes a smaller splash because it has more kinetic energy.
The 350-gram rock causes a smaller splash because it has more kinetic energy.
The 350-gram rock causes a larger splash because it has less mass.
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The 500-gram rock causes a smaller splash because it has more mass.
The 500-gram rock causes a smaller splash because it has more mass.
The 500-gram rock causes a larger splash because it has more kinetic energy.
The 500-gram rock causes a larger splash because it has more kinetic energy.
The 350-gram rock causes a smaller splash because it has more kinetic energy.
The 350-gram rock causes a smaller splash because it has more kinetic energy.
The 350-gram rock causes a larger splash because it has less mass.
The 500-gram rock causes a larger splash because it has more mass.
Which phrase describes a context clue?(1 point)
Responses
resources that help the reader determine the pronunciation of a word
resources that help the reader determine the pronunciation of a word
words or phrases in a text that help the reader determine the meaning of a word
words or phrases in a text that help the reader determine the meaning of a word
words or phrases in a text that help the reader determine where to find the definition of a word
words or phrases in a text that help the reader determine where to find the definition of a word
resources that help the reader determine the origin of a word
Responses
resources that help the reader determine the pronunciation of a word
resources that help the reader determine the pronunciation of a word
words or phrases in a text that help the reader determine the meaning of a word
words or phrases in a text that help the reader determine the meaning of a word
words or phrases in a text that help the reader determine where to find the definition of a word
words or phrases in a text that help the reader determine where to find the definition of a word
resources that help the reader determine the origin of a word
Words or phrases in a text that help the reader determine the meaning of a word describe a context clue.
Use the context clues in the sentence to answer the question.
The aroma of oregano, garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes simmering filled the apartment as Carolyn prepared dinner for her friends.
In the sentence, the word aroma means ______.
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cooking
cooking
smell
smell
spices
spices
food
The aroma of oregano, garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes simmering filled the apartment as Carolyn prepared dinner for her friends.
In the sentence, the word aroma means ______.
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Responses
cooking
cooking
smell
smell
spices
spices
food
In the sentence, the word "aroma" means smell.
You are told 3 things...1. That there are two objects with equal masses. 2. Both objects are in motion. 3. One object has a greater kinetic energy than the other. How is this possible? (1 point)
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One object has a greater speed than the other object.
One object has a greater speed than the other object.
One object has a greater volume than the other object.
One object has a greater volume than the other object.
One object is blue and one object is red.
One object is blue and one object is red.
One object has a greater density then the other object.
Responses
One object has a greater speed than the other object.
One object has a greater speed than the other object.
One object has a greater volume than the other object.
One object has a greater volume than the other object.
One object is blue and one object is red.
One object is blue and one object is red.
One object has a greater density then the other object.
One object has a greater speed than the other object.
A large truck and a small car are moving at the same speed, traveling up and down hills, and over bumpy roads. Which one has more kinetic energy?(1 point)
Responses
The truck has more kinetic energy because it has a greater mass.
The truck has more kinetic energy because it has a greater mass.
The truck has less kinetic energy because it has greater mass.
The truck has less kinetic energy because it has greater mass.
The car has more kinetic energy because it moves fast down hills.
The car has more kinetic energy because it moves fast down hills.
The car and truck have the same kinetic energy.
Responses
The truck has more kinetic energy because it has a greater mass.
The truck has more kinetic energy because it has a greater mass.
The truck has less kinetic energy because it has greater mass.
The truck has less kinetic energy because it has greater mass.
The car has more kinetic energy because it moves fast down hills.
The car has more kinetic energy because it moves fast down hills.
The car and truck have the same kinetic energy.
The car and truck have the same kinetic energy.
The root spect means "see." Based on this knowledge, which is the most likely meaning of the word introspection? (1 point)
Responses
a close look at one's thoughts or emotions
a close look at one's thoughts or emotions
a positive feeling about a person
a positive feeling about a person
a careful examination of an argument
a careful examination of an argument
a dislike of certain colors
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a close look at one's thoughts or emotions
a close look at one's thoughts or emotions
a positive feeling about a person
a positive feeling about a person
a careful examination of an argument
a careful examination of an argument
a dislike of certain colors
Based on the knowledge that the root "spect" means "see," the most likely meaning of the word "introspection" is a close look at one's thoughts or emotions.
The affix ante- means "before." Based on this knowledge and the meaning of the root belli, when was the Antebellum period in American history?(1 point)
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after World War I
after World War I
before the Liberty Bell
before the Liberty Bell
before the Civil War
before the Civil War
after the Great Depression
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after World War I
after World War I
before the Liberty Bell
before the Liberty Bell
before the Civil War
before the Civil War
after the Great Depression
Based on the knowledge that the affix "ante-" means "before" and the meaning of the root "belli," the Antebellum period in American history was before the Civil War.
Which of the following is NOT a warning sign of depression that may lead to suicide?
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being sad about your friend moving away 3 days ago
being sad about your friend moving away 3 days ago
a change in appetite for the last 3 months
a change in appetite for the last 3 months
difficulty concentrating for the entire semester
difficulty concentrating for the entire semester
quitting all of one's favorite activities and not joining other activities
quitting all of one's favorite activities and not joining other activities
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Responses
being sad about your friend moving away 3 days ago
being sad about your friend moving away 3 days ago
a change in appetite for the last 3 months
a change in appetite for the last 3 months
difficulty concentrating for the entire semester
difficulty concentrating for the entire semester
quitting all of one's favorite activities and not joining other activities
quitting all of one's favorite activities and not joining other activities
Being sad about your friend moving away 3 days ago is not a warning sign of depression that may lead to suicide.
Which of the following should you do when talking to a friend considering suicide?
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Responses
listen carefully to your friend
listen carefully to your friend
judge your friend
judge your friend
leave your friend alone
leave your friend alone
agree to keep the talk a secret
agree to keep the talk a secret
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Responses
listen carefully to your friend
listen carefully to your friend
judge your friend
judge your friend
leave your friend alone
leave your friend alone
agree to keep the talk a secret
agree to keep the talk a secret
You should listen carefully to your friend.
Which of the following is NOT a warning sign of suicide?
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Responses
giving away all favorite possessions
giving away all favorite possessions
changing eating and sleeping habits
changing eating and sleeping habits
taking pride in appearance
taking pride in appearance
withdrawing from family and friends
withdrawing from family and friends
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Responses
giving away all favorite possessions
giving away all favorite possessions
changing eating and sleeping habits
changing eating and sleeping habits
taking pride in appearance
taking pride in appearance
withdrawing from family and friends
withdrawing from family and friends
Taking pride in appearance is not a warning sign of suicide.
What is the last step to solving a system of equations?(1 point)
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Graph the lines.
Graph the lines.
Make a table of solutions of the linear equations.
Make a table of solutions of the linear equations.
Check the answer.
Check the answer.
Estimate the intersection point.
Estimate the intersection point.
Responses
Graph the lines.
Graph the lines.
Make a table of solutions of the linear equations.
Make a table of solutions of the linear equations.
Check the answer.
Check the answer.
Estimate the intersection point.
Estimate the intersection point.
The last step to solving a system of equations is to check the answer.
Which reference source will give the pronunciation, origin, and definitions of a word?(1 point)
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encyclopedia
encyclopedia
glossary
glossary
dictionary
dictionary
thesaurus
Responses
encyclopedia
encyclopedia
glossary
glossary
dictionary
dictionary
thesaurus
A dictionary will give the pronunciation, origin, and definitions of a word.
Which reference source is the best choice for finding the synonyms and antonyms of a word?(1 point)
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thesaurus
thesaurus
encyclopedia
encyclopedia
glossary
glossary
dictionary
Responses
thesaurus
thesaurus
encyclopedia
encyclopedia
glossary
glossary
dictionary
A thesaurus is the best choice for finding synonyms and antonyms of a word.
Which reference work gives text-specific definitions for a small number of words?(1 point)
Responses
glossary
glossary
encyclopedia
encyclopedia
thesaurus
thesaurus
dictionary
Responses
glossary
glossary
encyclopedia
encyclopedia
thesaurus
thesaurus
dictionary
A glossary gives text-specific definitions for a small number of words.
How did Chandragupta conquer Magadha?
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by sending in his spies to open the city gates to his soldiers
by sending in his spies to open the city gates to his soldiers
by attacking their borders and slowly weakening the outer reaches of the city first
by attacking their borders and slowly weakening the outer reaches of the city first
by uniting with the Greeks, combining their forces, and attacking from two directions
by uniting with the Greeks, combining their forces, and attacking from two directions
by attacking with his elephants and wrecking the city
by attacking with his elephants and wrecking the city
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by sending in his spies to open the city gates to his soldiers
by sending in his spies to open the city gates to his soldiers
by attacking their borders and slowly weakening the outer reaches of the city first
by attacking their borders and slowly weakening the outer reaches of the city first
by uniting with the Greeks, combining their forces, and attacking from two directions
by uniting with the Greeks, combining their forces, and attacking from two directions
by attacking with his elephants and wrecking the city
by attacking with his elephants and wrecking the city
Chandragupta conquered Magadha by sending in his spies to open the city gates to his soldiers.
What freedom did Chandragupta’s subjects lack?
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freedom to earn a living
freedom to earn a living
freedom to travel to different provinces
freedom to travel to different provinces
freedom of speech
freedom of speech
freedom to worship as they pleased
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freedom to earn a living
freedom to earn a living
freedom to travel to different provinces
freedom to travel to different provinces
freedom of speech
freedom of speech
freedom to worship as they pleased
Chandragupta’s subjects lacked freedom of speech.
Which of these actions helped Chandragupta control his empire?
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He gave food to the areas he conquered.
He gave food to the areas he conquered.
He appointed government officials to carry out his orders.
He appointed government officials to carry out his orders.
He trusted those who pledged their loyalty.
He trusted those who pledged their loyalty.
He lived simply and did not burden the people with taxes.
He lived simply and did not burden the people with taxes.
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He gave food to the areas he conquered.
He gave food to the areas he conquered.
He appointed government officials to carry out his orders.
He appointed government officials to carry out his orders.
He trusted those who pledged their loyalty.
He trusted those who pledged their loyalty.
He lived simply and did not burden the people with taxes.
He lived simply and did not burden the people with taxes.
Chandragupta helped control his empire by appointing government officials to carry out his orders.
Determine the number of solutions to this system of linear equations:
y=x+5
y=−x+5 (1 point)
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1
1
0
0
infinite
infinite
2
y=x+5
y=−x+5 (1 point)
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1
1
0
0
infinite
infinite
2
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