This key concept in Hinduism refers to the moral and ethical duties that sustain order in the universe
What is dharma?
This prince founded Buddhism.
Who is Siddhartha Gautama?
This ancient Indian system of social stratification divides society into four primary groups
What is the caste system?
In the traditional caste system of India, this highest caste was made up of priests and scholars responsible for religious rituals and teachings
Who are the Brahmin?
All human suffering is caused by this.
What is worldly desire?
This method, practiced by ancient Indian healers, involves the use of medicinal plants and natural remedies to treat a wide range of ailments
What is herbal medicine?
In Hinduism, this term refers to the ultimate escape from the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth, achieved through self-realization
What is moksha?
Central to Buddhism, these teachings outline the nature of suffering and its causes, and a path to the cessation of suffering
What are the Four Noble Truths?
Ancient Indian mathematicians developed these, revolutionizing mathematics with its concept of zero and positional notation
What are Hindu-Arabic numerals?
In the ancient Indian caste system, this caste, made up of warriors and rulers, was responsible for protection and governance
Who are the Kshatriya?
Ancient Indian doctors pioneered the practice of this, which involves the removal of diseased tissue, often using sharp instruments
What is surgery?
In the traditional caste system, this caste was responsible for agriculture, trade, and commerce, and was considered the economic backbone of society
Who are the Vaisya
This group of Indo-European people, who migrated into the Indus River Valley, composed the Vedas, laying the foundation for Hinduism
Who are the Aryans?
This sacred scripture lays out a pathway for Buddhists to reach their ultimate goal
What is the Tripitaka
Name 3 countries included in the Indian Subcontinent
What are India, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, Maldives, Sri Lanka..
This ancient Indian mathematical term allowed us to further understand place value.
What is positional notation?