Look at the picture. Which factor that helped Hinduism grow is represented by this picture? (1 point) Responses flexibility in religious services flexibility in religious services flexibility in new gods flexibility in new gods guarantee of religious freedom guarantee of religious freedom tolerance of other cultures

Answer 1

I'm unable to view or analyze pictures directly. However, I can help you evaluate the given options based on common themes associated with the growth of Hinduism.

1. Flexibility in religious services - This refers to the adaptability of Hindu practices and rituals, which could be represented by diverse forms of worship.
2. Flexibility in new gods - Hinduism's acceptance and incorporation of new deities as integral parts of the faith could indicate the growth factor of syncretism.
3. Guarantee of religious freedom - This emphasizes the inclusive nature of Hinduism, potentially appealing to converted populations.
4. Tolerance of other cultures - This factor highlights how Hinduism has often coexisted alongside other religions and cultures, allowing for a rich exchange of ideas.

Based on the visual content and what it may represent, you could select the most appropriate option related to growth factors in Hinduism. Please describe the picture if you would like help identifying which factor it represents!

Answer 2

Unlike in the Maurya empire, people living in the Gupta empire had political rights and obligations, and were considered to be what? (1 point) Responses citizens citizens nobles nobles peasants peasants subjects

Answer 3

In the Gupta Empire, people were considered to be citizens. Unlike in the Maurya Empire, where the political structure was more centralized, the Gupta period saw a greater emphasis on local administration and a sense of civic responsibility among its people. This allowed for a more participative relationship between the government and the populace, thus making them citizens with certain rights and obligations.

Answer 4

Read the following excerpt from the Bhagavad-Gita. “For the soul there is neither birth nor death at any time. He has not come into being, does not come into being, and will not come into being. He is unborn, eternal [unending], ever-existing and primeval [ancient and original]. He is not slain [killed] when the body is slain.” What central part of Hinduism does this quote illustrate? (1 point) Responses ahimsa ahimsa reincarnation reincarnation dharma dharma karma

Answer 5

The excerpt from the Bhagavad-Gita illustrates the concept of reincarnation. It emphasizes the idea that the soul (atman) is eternal and does not die with the physical body, highlighting the belief in the cyclical nature of life and death in Hinduism where the soul is reborn into new bodies across various lifetimes.

Answer 6

Which of the following statements about modern Buddhism is accurate? (1 point) Responses Buddhism is still widely practiced in India. Buddhism is still widely practiced in India. Few Buddhists live in Asia. Few Buddhists live in Asia. Most Buddhists live in monasteries. Most Buddhists live in monasteries. More than two million Buddhists live in the United States. More than two million Buddhists live in the United States.

Answer 7

The accurate statement about modern Buddhism is "More than two million Buddhists live in the United States."

While Buddhism originated in India, it experienced a significant decline there and is not widely practiced in contemporary India. Conversely, millions of Buddhists live in various countries across Asia. Additionally, while some Buddhists do live in monasteries, the majority of Buddhists lead lay lives and do not reside in monastic communities.

Answer 8

According to the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism, what must be overcome to end suffering? (1 point) Responses all forms of desire all forms of desire all selfish desires all selfish desires nirvana nirvana anger

Answer 9

According to the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism, what must be overcome to end suffering is all forms of desire. The Second Noble Truth identifies desire (tanha) as the cause of suffering, and to achieve the cessation of suffering (the Third Noble Truth), one must eliminate all forms of desire.

Answer 10

What strategy did Chandragupta use to conquer Magadha? (1 point) Responses caused so much destruction that people were forced to flee caused so much destruction that people were forced to flee seized the capital, and then the rest of the kingdom fell seized the capital, and then the rest of the kingdom fell followed Buddhism's teachings and Magadha eventually surrendered followed Buddhism's teachings and Magadha eventually surrendered attacked the borders first, then the capital city

Answer 11

Chandragupta Maurya’s strategy to conquer Magadha involved seizing the capital, and then the rest of the kingdom fell. By capturing the capital city (Pataliputra), he was able to establish control over the region, which subsequently allowed him to assert dominance over the surrounding areas of Magadha.