Geography
This seasonal wind pattern is critical to India’s climate and agriculture.
Monsoon
This caste consists of scholars, priests, and philosophers.
Brahmin
Hindus believe in this overarching, unifying force in the universe.
Brahmin
Siddhartha Gautama, who later became known as this, founded Buddhism.
Buddha
This empire made significant contributions to science, including the concept of zero.
Gupta Empire
These two major cities were the centers of the Indus Valley Civilization.
Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa
This is the lowest group outside of the caste system
Untouchables
This god, known as the “Remover of Obstacles,” is a popular deity in Hinduism.
Ganesha
According to Siddhartha Gautama, this is the root cause of all human suffering.
Desire
The Gupta Empire was known for advancements in these two academic fields.
Math and astronomy
This geographic feature forms a natural barrier to the north of India.
Himalayas
Members of the Sudra caste were typically employed in these roles.
Laborers or Servants
This belief in the rebirth of the soul is shared by both Hindus and Buddhists.
Reincarnation
Buddhists worship this amount of gods.
Zero
Emperor Ashoka converted to Buddhism after witnessing the suffering caused by this.
A war (Kalinga war)
The winter monsoon is known for being this, unlike the rainy summer monsoon.
Drier
The caste system determines not only your profession but also this status for your children.
Caste or social status
This is the Hindu concept that one’s actions in this life will affect their future lives.
Karma
The Buddha identified these four principles as essential truths about suffering.
The Four Noble Truths
This is one of the two major accomplishments attributed to the Gupta Empire.
literature, art, mathematics, or science
This large plateau is located in southern India, surrounded by the Eastern and Western Ghats.
Deccan Plateau
This is the term for duties and responsibilities within one’s caste that must be followed.
Dharma
This idea in Hinduism means that all people, animals, and things are connected as one.
Monism
This emperor helped spread Buddhism by promoting its teachings across his empire.
Ashoka
Ashoka erected these stone pillars and stupas engraved with Buddhist teachings.
Ashoka Pillars or Edicts