Q1 Summarize the Buddha’s message, and explain why it might be appealing to the Untouchables and Indians in the lower jatis or varnas. How is the Buddha’s message different from the Hindu idea of dharma? Q2Ahimsa is the practice of nonviolence toward all living things.
What examples of nonviolent resistance can you think of in American history?

Extensive and unusual cold snaps have occurred here recently. is this evidence that global warming is lessening or not occurring? no—although the long-term trend is for warming, short-term weather patterns can still be variable. no—melting of glaciers and ice caps is making the oceans cooler, which can cause cold snaps. yes-- if global warming really were occurring, cold snaps wouldn’t happen. yes—due to global warming, weather patterns should be become less—not more—variable.