Hinduism
What principle of Hinduism did Gandhi's protest demonstrate?
ahimsa (Gandhi's protests were based on non-violence, or ahimsa, a core principle in Hinduism.)
Why do scholars believe the Indus Valley had a developed civilization?
Its cities show a high level of planning.
According to the Four Noble Truths, what must be overcome to end suffering?
All forms of desire
What was the strength of the Maurya Empire based on?
The power and authority of the ruler.
What is a popular form of literature during the Gupta Empire?
A short story with a moral at the end
What is the lowest social grouping identified in the Vedas?
varna; Sudras (The Sudras were the lowest group in the varna system.)
How did the location of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro aid their development?
Their location near rivers provided rich soil that produced plentiful crops.
What is the main focus of Mahayana Buddhists?
Buddha’s compassion.
Who founded the Gupta Empire?
Chandra Gupta I founded the Gupta Empire.
What did Aryabhata discover?
The motion of Earth and the moon cause eclipses; C. The moon shines because it reflects sunlight.
What is dharma in Hinduism?
Dharma refers to the moral duties or obligations a person must follow.
What were granaries used for in the Indus Valley?
store surplus crops.
Which statement about modern Buddhism is accurate?
More than two million Buddhists live in the United States.
What was the correct order of cultures in ancient India?
Indus, Vedic, Maurya, Gupta.
What were fables used for in Gupta literature?
Fables were used to convey moral lessons.
What part of Hinduism does the Bhagavad Gita quote illustrate?
reincarnation.
What was the main feature of Indus Valley cities?
Advanced urban planning and engineering.
What is the significance of Buddha's teachings?
Buddha taught about overcoming suffering and the path to enlightenment.
What strategy did Chandragupta use to conquer Magadha?
seize the capital, and then the rest of the kingdom will fall.
What is the significance of early Indian poetry?
It reflects the cultural values and beliefs of Indian society.
What is moksha?
Moksha is the release from the cycle of rebirth and the ultimate goal in Hinduism.
What did archaeologists find in Mohenjo-Daro?
Evidence of a well-planned city with sophisticated drainage systems.
What is nirvana?
Nirvana is the state of perfect peace and liberation from the cycle of rebirth.
Who was Asoka and what did he do?
Asoka was a Mauryan emperor known for spreading Buddhism and his edicts on moral governance.
How did literature reflect cultural values?
Literature often illustrated moral teachings and societal norms of the time.