Where in the World is India??
Where was Ancient India located?
Asia
Do Hindus believe in one God or many Gods or Goddesses?
Many Gods or Goddesses (Polytheism)
Who was at the top of the Caste System?
Brahmins: Teachers and Priests
What was Buddha’s real name?
Siddhartha Gautama
Which animal was considered sacred in Ancient India?
Cow
What mountains helped protect Ancient India?
Himalayan Mountains
What is reincarnation?
Being reborn after death
True or False: People could easily change castes
FALSE!
Wanting what we like but do not have
Want to keep what we like and already have
Not wanting what we dislike but have
What was one advanced feature of Ancient India?
Planned cities with straight streets, houses with bathrooms, underground drainage systems, and wells for clean water.
Which two rivers were important to Ancient India?
Indus and Ganges
What is karma?
The idea that actions affect the future
Who were the Dalits (Untouchables)?
People outside the caste system
The name "Buddha" means:
Enlightened One
What was one of the major cities in Ancient India?
Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro
Why were rivers important in Ancient India?
They provided water and fertile soil
What is Dharma?
Doing what is right
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What is the Eight Fold Path?
Think good thoughts
Say good words
Do good actions
Be mindful and aware
What is a monsoon?
A strong seasonal rain
Who is considered the one supreme spirit?
Brahman
Name one other Caste in the Caste System except for the Brahmins:
Kshatriyas: Warriors and rulers
Vaishyas: Farmers, traders, and merchants
Shudras: Laborers and servants
What are the two branches of Buddhism?
Theravada Branch and Mahayana Branch
What was the Caste System?
A way of dividing Indian society into groups based on a person’s birth, wealth, or occupation