Vocab
What are Vedas?
Four collections of sacred hymns
Where is the Indus Valley located?
Present day Pakistan and Northwest India
Vital practice for calming the mind and achieving enlightenment
Meditation
What is Hinduism's Belief?
All life is sacred, reincarnation upon death
What is Buddhism religion based on?
teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, known as Buddha
What is the Caste System
A social hierarchy based on birth and occupation
Which sea is located south of India?
Arabian Sea
What language did the Indo-Aryans speak?
Sanskrit
Writings that make connections between heavenly forces and peoples lives
Upanishads
What do Buddhist seek?
enlightenment and state of perfect wisdom
What is a Granary?
Building used to store grain
Which body of water is East of India?
Bay of Bengal
Which Veda was the oldest and contains 10,000 hymns?
Rig-Veda
What is Reincarnation?
belief in rebirth after death
What explains the nature of suffering and its causes?
Four Noble Truths
fortified area within a city, for protection and government
Which mountain range partially separates India from the rest of Asia?
Himalaya Mountains
What was the primary occupation of the Indo-Aryans during the Vedic Age?
Herding and farming
What is Dharma?
refers to ones duty and moral responsibilities
In Buddhism, what provides a guide to ethical and mental development?
Eightfold Path
What is a Subcontinent?
Large landmass that is set apart from the rest of the continent
Which river runs South of the Himalaya mountains?
Ganges River
What was a significant impact of the caste system on individuals in ancient India?
Determined jobs and marriage options
What are the Goals of Moksha?
Doing what is right
Strive for well being
Pleasure
Liberation from reincarnation
What branch of Buddhism focuses on the wisdom of the Buddha and individual enlightenment?
Theravada