Harappan Civilization
In the 1920's an archaeologist along with his team discovered these two ancient cities.
What is Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro?
This is the civilization that developed Hinduism.
Who were the Aryans?
This is the person that was enlightened and began the religious practice of Buddhism.
Who was Siddhartha Guatama?
Social classes in India were called this
What is the caste system?
This is the language boys learned at school.
What is sanskrit?
The people from the Harappan civilization were discovered to be highly sophisticatedby the remains of their well organized cities and these two features in their homes.
What is two story homes and indoor plumbing?
The belief that a person lives more than once.
What is reincarnation?
In Buddhism a persons goal is to reach complete enlightenment also referred to as this.
What is nirvana?
The top group in the India's social pyramid included these people.
Who were the priests?
He was the first emperor of the Mauryan Empire?
Who was Chandragupta Maurya?
The Harappan language was never able to be deciphered by these scholars who specialize in language.
What are linguists?
The great god called the great soul or world soul.
Who is Brahman?
Buddha's list of good works was called this.
What is the Eightfold Path?
The largest and lowest group was made up of these people.
Who were the laborers and servants?
Asoka sent these people out into different areas outside the country to spread Buddhism.
What are missionaries?
These are the three possible reasons for the disappearance of the Harappan civilization.
What are invasion,flood, and famine?
The duty that a Hindu must follow to become part of Brahman.
What is dharma?
Buddhists meditate on pleasant thoughts or these to find peace.
What are riddles?
This group of people were not considered part of the caste system.
Who were the untouchables?
The British archaeologist Sir Hubert Marshall helped to restore this "Great" temple.
What is the Great Stupa?
This archaeologist discovered the ancient cities of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro.
Who was Sir John Hubert Marshall?
Hinduism is a polytheistic religion. These three gods are the most important.
What are Shiva, Vishnu, and Brahma?
After becoming "Enlightened" Siddhartha Guatama wrote that "suffering can be overcome if a person does good works and ignores their desires." This was part of the writings called this.
What are the Four Noble Truths?
This was the only way a person could move from their caste to a different one.
What is reincarnation?
This leader united most of the Indian Subcontinent and was one of the Mauryan Empires greatest rulers.
Who was Asoka?