India's Geography
What is the name of the mountain range labeled "A" on your map?
Himalaya Mountain Range
Hinduism is based on the belief of _______________________, the cycle of rebirth after death.
Samsara
Prince Siddhartha is famously know as......
Buddha
Which of the following remains unknown about the Indus valley civilization?
Why it ended
Who is at the very bottom of the caste system?
Untouchables (Jatis)
What is the name of the the river labeled "B" on your map?
Brahmaputra River
Ancient Indians based their social structure on a strict ___________________ system.
Caste
What are the three forms of suffering that the prince discovered?
Aging, sickness, and death
Mohenjadaro is part of what civilization?
Indus Valley Civilization
Which social group (Varnas) is at the top of the social pyramid?
Brahmins(priests and religious scholars)
What is the name of the geographical feature labeled "F" on your map?
Thar Desert
__________ is the belief that a persons actions will affect their next life.(What goes around comes around.)
Karma
The truths that the Buddha discovered under the Bodhi tree are the basic principles of Buddhism. They are often called...
What was one feature of Mohenjodaro that was different from other settlements built at the same time?
It had a sewer system
What is the role of the Kshatriyas? (what is their job in society)
(rulers and warriors)
The Brahmaputra, Ganges, and Indus rivers all start in the mountains. What is one result of this?
Their water carries sediment that is good for farming. The land is very fertile.
The name of the 4 books that Hindus believe contain eternal truths that are a collection of sacred texts, including verses, hymns, prayers and teachings.
Vedas
Put these events in the correct order.
Has a son
Seeks the middle way
Leaves the palace
Reaches enlightenment
Becomes an ascetic
Has a son
Leaves the palace
Becomes an ascetic
Seeks the middle way
Reaches Enlightenment
What does "Mohenjodaro" mean?
Place or hill of the dead
True or false: Shudras (servants) are lower on the social pyramid than untouchables.
False
G (Indus River) B (Brahmaputra) I (Ganges)
What do Hinduism and Buddhism have in common?
They both believe in Samsara (the cycle of rebirth)
Name one of the four noble truths.
1. Suffering is present in all things, and nothing lasts forever.
2. Suffering is caused by cravings (desires and wants).
3. The way to end suffering is to give up all cravings.
4. The way to give up all cravings is to live life according to the eightfold path.
What modern game do we believe may have originated in Mohenjodaro?
Chess
What is the role of Vaishyas?
herders and merchants