Geography and Religion Quiz

One of the world's oldest religions with over a billion followers, lacking a single founder or holy book.

The universal spirit in Hinduism, central to its beliefs and practices.

Every living thing has a soul that is part of Brahman, which reunites with Brahman after death.

The early sacred texts of Hinduism, delivered by Brahma, consisting of four main texts.

Includes home worship, temple rituals, yoga, and meditation, emphasizing acceptance of diversity.

The cycle of rebirth of the soul in Hinduism.

Actions in this life affect one's future rebirths.

The moral law or duties one must follow based on their social position.

The ultimate goal in Hinduism, achieving peace by uniting with Brahman.

A practice emphasized to escape suffering and find spiritual enlightenment.

The historical figure who became the Buddha, born around 563 BCE.

Core teachings of the Buddha addressing the nature of suffering and the path to end it.

A religion founded by Siddhartha Gautama focusing on suffering, meditation, and inner peace.

Buddha taught that desires lead to suffering, and letting go can lead to peace.

Buddhism attracted many for its practical approach to achieving inner peace without complex rituals.

The belief in being reborn into a new body after death based on karma.

The core principles of Buddhism outlining the nature of suffering and its cessation.

A set of principles guiding individuals to end suffering and achieve nirvana through ethical and mental development.

A branch of Buddhism focusing on the teachings of the elders, viewing Buddha as a teacher, not a god.

A branch of Buddhism that sees Buddha as a deity and emphasizes the importance of worship and Bodhisattvas.

A state of perfect happiness and peace in Buddhism, not a physical location but a mental state.

The cause of suffering; attachment to worldly things must be relinquished to end suffering.

Enlightened beings in Mahayana Buddhism who delay their own nirvana to help others achieve enlightenment.

Founder of the Mauryan Empire in Northern India around 321 BCE.

The first major empire in South Asia, established in the 300s BCE and known for its centralized government.

Capital city of the Mauryan Empire, known for its strong central government.

Brilliant advisor to Chandragupta, known for his strategies in governance and warfare.

Chandragupta's grandson, who expanded the Mauryan Empire and promoted Buddhism.

The geographical features and regions of North, Central, and South America.

The Americas became isolated from Africa, Europe, and Asia around 15,000 BCE.

Different ecosystems developed due to isolation from Afroeurasia.

The Americas are divided into North America, South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

The Americas feature diverse landscapes from mountains to tropical beaches.

Philosophies and practices of Buddhism that promote compassion, peace, and nonviolence.

Buddhist shrines shaped like domes or burial mounds built by Ashoka across India.

The weakening of the empire after Ashoka due to poor leadership and internal conflicts.

Ashoka's policy of allowing diverse religious practices within his empire.

An isthmus connecting North and South America, featuring diverse climates and mountain ranges.

A major mountain range along the Pacific coast of South America, impacting climate and settlement.

The largest river system in South America, draining into the Atlantic Ocean and supporting ancient communities.

A fertile grassland region in South America, ideal for agriculture and cattle ranching.

Ideas explaining how people first arrived in the Americas, including land bridges and coastal navigation.

Buddhism began in South Asia and spread throughout Asia from 400 BCE to 500 CE.

The Buddha was a former prince who sought enlightenment and taught the Eightfold Path to alleviate suffering.

Mahayana views Buddha as a deity and supports Bodhisattvas, while Theravada emphasizes elder teachings.

Mahavira, a key figure in Jainism, renounced wealth to seek enlightenment and was known as the Jina.

Jainism teaches nonviolence (ahimsa), karma's role in rebirth, and paths to liberation from suffering.