Geography
What continent would you find India?
Asia
Siddhartha Gautama is also known as what...
Buddha
Which of the two religions supports the caste system?
Hinduism
Who are the untouchable's?
A group of people left out of or at the very bottom of the caste system. The lowest of the low, worst jobs, treated unfairly, almost slaves.
What is the name of the structure that is placed at Siddhartha Gautama important spots in life?
Pillar
Ganges River
Did Siddhartha Gautama have a family?
Yes ( A wife and Child)
True or false: Both Hinduism and Buddhism believe in reincarnation.
True - They both believe in reincarnation.
What is a Vaisyas?
Commor class in the caste system, Mainly merchants & Farmers.
What is the burial structure in ancient India called?
The Stupa
The mountain range to the north of India, supplies many of the rivers with melted snow (water).
Himalayas
How many noble truths does Siddhartha Gautama say there are?
Four (4)
Which religion can you not worship gods and goddesses?
Buddhism
What is a Sudras?
The largest population of people in the caste system, mainly peasants and workers.
What field of science did the ancient Indian people make Major contributions' to?
Astronomy
Two Mountain ranges that provide a natural barrier on the southern part of the country. (One name)
Ghats (Western & Eastern)
Did Siddhartha Gautama believe in the caste system?
No, he believed strongly against it.
What is it called when you achieve wisdom and ultimate reality?
Nirvana
What is a Kshatriyas?
Warrior or military part of the caste system.
True or False: Ancient India thought the earth was flat.
Fasle - They believed it to be round.
A river that starts in mountains and flows into another river(Most famous River), before reaching the bay of Bengal.
Brahmaputra
Was Siddhartha Gautama a prince?
Yes
Which religion is more popular in India? (Modern and Ancient)
Hinduism
Top part of the caste system, Usually in charge of religious ceremonies.
True or False: Ancient India did not think the sun was the center of the universe.
False - They believed the sun was in the center and the earth revolved around it.