Question

1. the sacred texts of hinduism that guide followers in their daily lives are known as the: a) tripitaka b) tao te ching c) vedas d) analects 13. a key difference between hinduism and buddhism is that: a) hinduism has many gods or one main god (brahman), while buddhism does not have a god. b) buddhism believes in reincarnation, while hinduism does not. c) hinduism originated in china, while buddhism originated in india. d) buddhism has a strict social hierarchy, while hinduism promotes equality. 14. the symbol of yin and yang, representing complementary and evolving forces in nature, is most closely associated with: a) legalism b) daoism c) buddhism d) confucianism 15. according to the provided materials, the influence of confucianism on east asian societies led to: a) a society where women held most government jobs. b) the belief that government should leave people alone. c) a patriarchal society where women had limited power and public roles. d) the end of the reincarnation cycle. 16. which two belief systems both originated in india? a) confucianism and daoism b) legalism and buddhism c) hinduism and buddhism d) daoism and hinduism 17. a government official who believes leaders should \lead by example\ so that citizens know how to behave is following the ideas of: a) laozi b) confucius c) siddhartha gautama d) a legalist scholar 18. to reach nirvana, a buddhist must follow the four noble truths and the: a) five relationships b) eight - fold path c) way of the tao d) laws of manu 19. which philosophy would most strongly disagree with the idea that government should be powerful and create many laws? a) legalism b) confucianism c) daoism d) hinduism 20. how did india get its name? 21. what are the three geographical regions in india? explain what they are and their characteristics.

Explanation:

1. The Vedas are the sacred texts of Hinduism guiding followers in daily life. The Tripitaka is related to Buddhism, Tao Te Ching to Taoism, and Analects to Confucianism.
2. Hinduism has many gods or a main God (Brahman), while Buddhism is non - theistic. Both believe in reincarnation, Hinduism originated in India not China, and Hinduism has a caste - based social hierarchy while Buddhism does not promote such strict hierarchy.
3. The Yin and Yang symbol is closely associated with Daoism, representing complementary forces in nature.
4. Confucianism influenced East Asian societies to be patriarchal with women having limited power and public roles. It emphasized traditional gender roles.
5. Hinduism and Buddhism both originated in India. Confucianism and Daoism originated in China, and Legalism is also a Chinese philosophy.
6. Confucius believed leaders should "lead by example" so that citizens know how to behave.
7. To reach Nirvana, a Buddhist must follow the Four Noble Truths and the Eight - Fold Path. The Five Relationships are part of Confucianism, the Way of the Tao is in Taoism, and the Laws of Manu are related to Hinduism.
8. Daoism would most strongly disagree with a powerful government creating many laws as it advocates for simplicity and going with the natural flow, unlike Legalism which supports a strong and strict government.

Answer:

1. C. Vedas
2. A. Hinduism has many gods or one main God (Brahman), while Buddhism does not have a god.
3. B. Daoism
4. C. A patriarchal society where women had limited power and public roles.
5. C. Hinduism and Buddhism
6. B. Confucius
7. B. Eight - Fold Path
8. C. Daoism