Rise of Buddhism
Define Ahimsa
means, "nonviolence."
What is a deity?
A god or goddess.
How long is 5 centuries?
500 years.
What is the most popular religion in India today?
Hinduism
Name the two most popular religions in Ancient India.
Buddhism and Hinduism.
Who is Siddhartha Gautama?
AKA Buddha, a prince who gave up his wealth and position to try to understand the meaning of life.
Define Subcontinent
Flat land that is composed of rich sediment deposited by flowing water.
What is a monsoon?
A weather patterns in which major wind systems reverse.
Which religion is least used today?
Janaism
What continent is India in?
Asia
Define nirvana?
A state of peace.
Define Vedas
The religious traditions and rituals that were collected in a series of texts.
Define Nirvana.
A state of peace.
Name 3 achievements Ancient India made.
answers will vary
True or false: Indian literature and art shaped other cultures?
TRUE
Define Karma.
The effects a person's actions have on their soul.
Name an Indian god.
Vishnu or Shiva. or Brahman
Explain how math was important in Ancient India. At least 3 examples.
Examples:
Invented numerical system
developed decimal system
invented the symbol 0
Figured out the length of a year
Pi
How does Hinduism and Buddhism relate to religion today?
most religions believe in "nonviolence, peace and truth."
Explain the Caste System.
Ancient India's social hierarchy. This determined your social order. The higher on the Caste the more "pure,"you were. You could only socialize within your Caste.
What gave Buddha insight into reality?
The Four Noble Truths
Was Ancient India more or less successful than other civilizations at that time. Explain.
They were more successful. They had plumbing, drinking wells, public pools, larger cities and technology that did not exist in other ancient civilizations like Mesopotamia and Egypt.
How did the Mauryan empire end?
Invasions from outside groups.
How does the zero make the decimal system possible?
It would be impossible to write a number like 504 without some way to show that the tens place was empty.
How do you think the Buddha felt about the caste system?
Buddha believed in no one suffering so he would not like different social classes. He would want everyone to be treated equally.