Question
Many of the achievements of the ancient Indus Valley civilization was due to their advanced knowledge of (1 point)
Responses
religion.
religion.
mathematics.
mathematics.
farming.
farming.
fables.
Responses
religion.
religion.
mathematics.
mathematics.
farming.
farming.
fables.
Answers
GPT 3.5
mathematics.
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What physical feature separates the subcontinent of India from the rest of Asia?(1 point)
Responses
Bay of Bengal
Bay of Bengal
Indian Ocean
Indian Ocean
Deccan Plateau
Deccan Plateau
Himalayas
Responses
Bay of Bengal
Bay of Bengal
Indian Ocean
Indian Ocean
Deccan Plateau
Deccan Plateau
Himalayas
GPT 3.5
Himalayas
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What caused the Indus Valley civilization to disappear?(1 point)
Responses
no known cause
no known cause
heavy flooding
heavy flooding
drought
drought
foreign invaders
Responses
no known cause
no known cause
heavy flooding
heavy flooding
drought
drought
foreign invaders
GPT 3.5
foreign invaders
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What are the Vedas?(1 point)
Responses
the number system of the Indo-Aryans
the number system of the Indo-Aryans
priests who recited offerings
priests who recited offerings
sacred hymns
sacred hymns
a language written in Sanskrit
Responses
the number system of the Indo-Aryans
the number system of the Indo-Aryans
priests who recited offerings
priests who recited offerings
sacred hymns
sacred hymns
a language written in Sanskrit
GPT 3.5
sacred hymns
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What group was in the highest caste?(1 point)
Responses
rulers and warriors
rulers and warriors
landowners and merchants
landowners and merchants
priests
priests
Dalits
Responses
rulers and warriors
rulers and warriors
landowners and merchants
landowners and merchants
priests
priests
Dalits
GPT 3.5
priests
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According to Hinduism, which of the following is the supreme spiritual force?(1 point)
Responses
Ganesh
Ganesh
Vishnu
Vishnu
Shiva
Shiva
Brahman
Responses
Ganesh
Ganesh
Vishnu
Vishnu
Shiva
Shiva
Brahman
GPT 3.5
Brahman
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Who was Siddhartha Gautama before he became the Buddha?(1 point)
Responses
a Hindu prince
a Hindu prince
a guru
a guru
an ascetic
an ascetic
a Brahmin
Responses
a Hindu prince
a Hindu prince
a guru
a guru
an ascetic
an ascetic
a Brahmin
GPT 3.5
a Hindu prince
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What did the Buddha believe following the Eightfold Path could lead to?(1 point)
Responses
an end to desires and suffering
an end to desires and suffering
knowledge of the Four Noble Truths
knowledge of the Four Noble Truths
the Middle Way
the Middle Way
oneness with God
Responses
an end to desires and suffering
an end to desires and suffering
knowledge of the Four Noble Truths
knowledge of the Four Noble Truths
the Middle Way
the Middle Way
oneness with God
GPT 3.5
an end to desires and suffering
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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
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
GPT 3.5
the Buddha's wisdom
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According to Hinduism, what determines how a person is reborn?(1 point)
Responses
dharma
dharma
karma
karma
nirvana
nirvana
moksha
Responses
dharma
dharma
karma
karma
nirvana
nirvana
moksha
GPT 3.5
karma
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How did Asoka's rule lead to a prosperous India?(1 point)
Responses
He encouraged tolerance.
He encouraged tolerance.
He developed an effective tax system.
He developed an effective tax system.
He built excellent roads that promoted trade.
He built excellent roads that promoted trade.
He conquered nearby Greek-controlled kingdoms and absorbed their wealth.
Responses
He encouraged tolerance.
He encouraged tolerance.
He developed an effective tax system.
He developed an effective tax system.
He built excellent roads that promoted trade.
He built excellent roads that promoted trade.
He conquered nearby Greek-controlled kingdoms and absorbed their wealth.
GPT 3.5
He encouraged tolerance.
Asoka's rule in ancient India was characterized by his promotion of religious tolerance and non-violence. He issued edicts that advocated for the peaceful coexistence of different religious and philosophical beliefs, which created an atmosphere of harmony and acceptance. This social stability and religious tolerance contributed to a favorable environment for economic growth and prosperity in India. Therefore, his promotion of tolerance played a significant role in the prosperity of the country during his rule.
Asoka's rule in ancient India was characterized by his promotion of religious tolerance and non-violence. He issued edicts that advocated for the peaceful coexistence of different religious and philosophical beliefs, which created an atmosphere of harmony and acceptance. This social stability and religious tolerance contributed to a favorable environment for economic growth and prosperity in India. Therefore, his promotion of tolerance played a significant role in the prosperity of the country during his rule.
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What did early farming villages in India depend on?(1 point)
Responses
the summer typhoon
the summer typhoon
the summer monsoon
the summer monsoon
the winter typhoon
the winter typhoon
drought
Responses
the summer typhoon
the summer typhoon
the summer monsoon
the summer monsoon
the winter typhoon
the winter typhoon
drought
GPT 3.5
the summer monsoon