Hinduism
This ancient collection of hymns and prayers is one of the oldest sacred writings of Hinduism.
Rigveda
This man started Buddhism and became known as the Buddha.
Siddhartha
This river was important to one of the earliest civilizations in ancient India.
Indus River
Diwali is also known by this bright nickname
Festival of Lights
This word means holy or very special because of religion.
sacred
Hindus believe in many gods and goddesses, but they are all connected to this one supreme spirit.
Brahman
Siddhartha Gautama became known by this name, which means “Awakened One.”
Buddha
People settled near the Indus River because it provided this important resource for drinking and farming.
water
During Diwali, families light ____ and ____.
candles
lamps
This word means "stands for"
represents
This Hindu belief says that after a person dies, he or she may be born again in another form.
reincarnation
Before becoming the Buddha, Siddhartha was born into a wealthy family and lived a comfortable life as a ___________.
prince
People of the Indus Valley carved pictures and symbols into these small objects, which may have been used to mark goods for trade.
During Diwali, families may celebrate by ___________.
lighting lights, decorating their homes, sharing sweets, spending time with family and friends, saying prayers, and watching fireworks.
This word means "not right or fair"
unjust
This Hindu celebration is known as the Festival of Lights and celebrates the victory of light over darkness.
Diwali
Siddhartha sat beneath a _________ for seven weeks searching for answers about life and suffering.
tree
Flooding from the Indus River left behind this rich material that helped crops grow.
fertile soil
Diwali celebrations traditionally last this many days.
5 days
This word means "to overcome something by mental of physical force"
conquer
This river is considered sacred, or holy, by Hindus.
Ganges River
The Buddha taught these four important ideas about suffering and how to overcome it.
Four Noble Truths
This ancient city in the Indus Valley had straight streets, brick buildings, and an advanced drainage system.
Mohenjo-daro
Diwali celebrates ___________.
goodness
This word means "rich in nutrients needed to produce strong, healthy crops"
fertile