Buddhism
What is Buddha's name?
Siddhartha Gautama
Where does Hinduism rank in size among the world's largest religions?
Hinduism is currently the third largest religion in the world, following Christianity and Islam.
his was the only group of people who did not belong to any caste and were forced to live as outcasts, often performing the "dirty" jobs of society.
Untouchables
What Empire was known for its Golden Age?
The Gupta Empire
Base ten
A numbering system, also known as the decimal system
What does Buddha mean?
A title meaning "The Enlightened One" or "The Awakened One."
In Hinduism, what is the law of cause and effect where a person's everyday actions, words, and thoughts determine their future destiny?
Karma
Although the Kshatriyas were the rulers and warriors, this smallest but most powerful caste of priests and judges had the authority to overrule their decisions.
Brahmins
Why was the time period between 320 and 550 CE considered a Golden Age?
For its significant advancements in science, mathematics (like zero and the decimal system), art, literature (Kalidasa), architecture, medicine, and astronomy (Aryabhata), fostering a vibrant cultural and intellectual renaissance.
Sage
a wise teacher
Explain the birth of Buddha.
After Queen Maya dreamed that a white elephant touched her side with a lotus blossom, she became pregnant and later gave birth to Siddhartha Gautama from her side in the Lumbini Gardens. Immediately after his birth, the infant stood up and told his mother that this was his final rebirth and he would not be born again.
Who are the three most important deities in Hinduism, and what are their specific roles?
The three most important deities are Brahma the Creator, Vishnu the Preserver, and Shiva the Destroyer.
What time in a person's life is when their social role and caste position are determined
At birth
What Empire ruled from the 800s to 1200s CE in Ancient India? Known for conquering many smaller neighbors and establishing commercial trade networks.
The Chola Empire
Pilgim
A person who travels to holy sites
Name two similarities and 1 difference between Jesus and Buddha.
- Both men were believed to have had miraculous births.
- They both set out on their life's work as spiritual leaders in around the age of thirty, which led to the establishment of new faiths.
As a child Buddha lived a life of wealth and privilege, while Jesus lived a life of poverty.
Buddhawas a seeker of spiritual wisdom and enlightenment.Jesus was a teacher.
Buddha attained enlightenment, and Jesus was murdered and rose from the dead.
What is the term for the yearly journey, or tirthayatra, where Hindus visit holy places to focus on God and religious teachings?
Pilgrimage
This group of warrior nomads from the north settled in the Indus River Valley and introduced the caste system to the Indian Subcontinent.
Aryans
What are the geographical differences and similarities between the Chola and Gupta Empires?
The Gupta Empire was a land-based power centered in the fertile Ganges River valley of Northern India, protected by the Himalayan mountains. In contrast, the Chola Empire was a maritime power in Southern India that used its coastal geography and powerful navy to dominate trade across the Indian Ocean.
Bhakti
in Hinduism, a loyal devotion to a dependence upon a chosen god
Why did Buddha’s popularity increase among the citizens after he renounced the social order?
He became more popular because he preached that faith should fulfill one's needs, which eliminated the necessity for the caste system and allowed people to seek salvation independently.
Which ancient Hindu holy books provide evidence of the Aryan and Indus cultures combining during the Vedic Age?
The Vedus
Which caste was the largest and poorest?
Sudras
Because the southern part of India is a large landmass surrounded by water on three sides, it is known as this type of geographical feature.
Peninsula
Monasticism
A religious way of life in which one rejects worldly pursuits to devote oneself fully to spiritual work