Question

A) The goal of Buddhism can be described as (1 point)
giving up everything.
meditation.
relieving suffering.
joining Brahman.

Answer 1

A) The ultimate goal of Hinduism can be described as (1 point)
rejoining the soul to Brahman.
living without desire.
following the Four Noble Truths.
being reincarnated.

Answer 2

A) Which of the following best explains the events that led to the spread of Buddhism during
Asoka’s reign? (1 point)
Asoka rose to power through civil war. Asoka adopted Buddhism. Asoka became a just and
compassionate ruler. Asoka took over Kalinga by force.
Asoka adopted Buddhism. Asoka rose to power through civil war. Asoka took over Kalinga by
force. Asoka became a just and compassionate ruler.
Asoka rose to power through civil war. Asoka took over Kalinga by force. Asoka adopted
Buddhism. Asoka became a just and compassionate ruler.
Asoka took over Kalinga by force. Asoka rose to power through civil war. Asoka adopted
Buddhism. Asoka became a just and compassionate ruler.

Answer 3

A) The origins of Daoism could be described as (1 point)
evolving from the practice of taiji.
the creation of Emperor Wudi.
evolving from the philosophies found in ancient religious practices.
based on the writings of Master Kong.

Answer 4

The goal of Buddhism can best be described as **relieving suffering**.

Answer 5

The ultimate goal of Hinduism can be described as **rejoining the soul to Brahman**.

Answer 6

The option that best explains the events that led to the spread of Buddhism during Asoka’s reign is:

**Asoka took over Kalinga by force. Asoka rose to power through civil war. Asoka adopted Buddhism. Asoka became a just and compassionate ruler.**

This sequence highlights the pivotal moment of the Kalinga War, which led to Asoka's conversion to Buddhism and his later efforts to promote the religion and its principles of compassion and non-violence.

Answer 7

The origins of Daoism could be described as **evolving from the philosophies found in ancient religious practices.**