Geography
What is the capital of India?
Delhi
What civilization invaded the Indus River Valley civilization?
The Aryans
Who is the founder of Hinduism?
There is no founder.
Who is the founder of Buddhism?
Siddhartha Gautama
What is the lowest rank in the caste system?
The untouchables
What is the main mountain range called in India?
The Himalayan mountains
What language did the Aryans speak?
Sanskrit
What two religions were created as an alternative to Hinduism?
1. Jainism
2. Brahminism
What is the main goal of Buddhism?
To find inner peace.
What job did the people in the highest caste in the caste system have?
Priests
Name three major rivers in India.
1. The Indus River
2. The Ganges
3. The Brahmaputra
What system was brought to India by the Aryans?
The caste system
What were "the holy writings" called in Hindu?
Vedas
What does "Buddha" mean and who is it?
It means "enlightened one" and the Buddha is Siddhartha Gautama.
What are the members of the second level of the caste system called?
Kshatriyas
What is the main desert called?
The Thar Desert
When did the Aryans invade the Indus River Valley civilization?
1500 BC
Which religion is more popular in India, Hinduism or Buddhism?
Hinduism
What are the Four Noble Truths?
1. Ordinary life is full of suffering
2. Suffering is caused by desire to satisfy ourselves
3. The way to end suffering is to end desire for selfish goal
4. The way to end desire is to follow the Middle Path
What were the fourth caste members called in the caste system?
Sudras
What is a seasonal period of heavy rainfall called?
Name two ancient cities that were next to the Indus River.
1. Mohenjo-Daro
2. Harappa
Name one Hindu god or goddess.
Vishnu, Krishna, Brahma, Shiva
Are the Middle Path and the Eightfold Path the same thing?
Yes
How did you get out of the caste system?
You couldn't.