Geography
This is the holiest river in India.
Ganges.
Who was the founder of Buddhism?
Siddartha Gautama
Religious and moral duties of an individual.
Dharma
This person was the first leader to unify the independent states of India in 322 BCE
Chandragupta Maurya
This group is so low they are not even considered part of the caste system.
Untouchables
This river was the cradle of the early Indian settlement
Indus River
What is the one major difference between Hinduism and Buddhism?
NO GODS in Buddhism.
No Caste system Both ok.
All of the actions of a person life that impacts their fate in the next life.
Karma
These sculptures posted around unified India reminded the citizens of Buddhist values.
Edicts.
This caste is symbolized with the mouth of Brahma the creator. They are the highest caste and are in charge of spreading and understanding the Vedas.
Brahmin (spelling matters)
These seasonal rains are critical to the fertilization of the lands around India. They can also cause damage and flooding.
Monsoon
What is the state of pure enlightenment?
Hint: Smells like teen spirit.
Nirvana
Name the founder of Hinduism?
There is no official founder!
This leader was the first to move away from a violent rule and focused his people on non violent Buddhist values.
King Ashoka
The Indian "middle class" of farmers, merchants and professionals
Vaisyas.
What two mountain ranges run down the coasts of India forming the Deccan Plateau in the middle of the country.
Eastern and Western Ghats
List 3 examples from the 8 fold path to enlightenment.
Various Answers:
What is the principle of non violence called in Hinduism?
Ahimsa
List 3 achievements accomplished during Gupta's "Golden Age"
Universities
Mathematics
Literature
Sculpture
Art
Metalwork
Roads
The warrior class and protectors of the Vedas in India
Kshatriyas
Which mountain rage separates Afghanistan and India?
Hindu Kush mountains.
What are Two of the Four Noble Truths
Life is full of suffering
Suffering caused by desire
Remove desire
Remover suffering by following 8 fold path.
List the THREE Primary Gods of Hinduism and their primary function. Need all three.
Brahma: Creator
Vishnu: Preserver
Shiva:Destroyer
What are the THREE criteria for a civilization to enter a "Golden Age".
Peace / No War
Stable food and water
The legs of the system. The laboring class.
Sudras.