Lesson 1
What caused floods on the Indus river
Melting of heavy snow in the Himalayas
How was Vedic period different from Harappan civilization ?
vedic was a small settlement based on family
How do Hindus believe karma affects reincarnation?
Karma decides if you are born into a higher or lower caste
What was Chandragupta greatest accomplishment?
seizing control of northern india and founding the Mauryan empire
Buddhist and Hindu temples, paintings, sculptures
How do people use the Ganges river?
they use the river to irrigate, used for transportation
Who were the Brahmins?
Priests
Hindus believe in how many gods?
three
What did Buddha say caused human suffering
wanting what we do not have wanting to keep what we like not wanting what we dislike but have
What did Hindu temples of the Gupta period look like?
Stone structures with huge towers and exteriors covered with carvings of the god worshiped inside
Why is the Harappan culture considered a civilization
They had well planned cities with technical advances, writing system, division of labor
How did the Upanishads influence later religious expression
Later religious texts were modeled after them and many of the same traditions are still followed
What are the three gods Hindus believe in ?
Brahma, shiva, and Vishnu
How did Buddhism grow and change after the Buddha died
missionaries spread Buddhism across Asia.
Why were the stories of the Panchatantra written?
They were intended to teach lessons
what are monsoons
wind patterns that cause wet and dry seasons
Why did conflict develop among clans in the vedic period
When people settled there was a competition for land.
What is Karma?
Why did the teachings of Nirvana appeal to so many people?
You were promised that no matter your rank you can still reach enlightenment , you can change your life
Why do you think religious discussions are included in the Mahabharata?
Their beliefs affect how the characters interact
Why is India called a subcontinent
Its very large and separated from the main continent by mountains
What is a caste system
The division of indian society into groups based on a persons birth, wealth, or job
What are the four main teachings of Jainism?
injure no life, tell the truth, do not steal, and own no property
how might Indian history have been different if Asoka had not become a Buddhist?
The religion may not have spread and hinduism would be most common in India
Which of the ancient Indians achievements do you think is most impressive?
Opinion