Caste System
What part of the caste system is not considered in it.
Untouchables
What did people call Buddha?
The Enlightened One
What is Nirvana?
Nirvana is ENLIGHTENMENT, or a state of perfect peace and freedom from suffering. Nirvana is the goal in Buddhism, reached through wisdom and kindness.
What did Ashoka do to become king?
Ashoka killed his brothers in a war.
True or False: The ancient Indians invented a new hairstyle called the mullet.
What were the jobs of Brahmins?
Teachers and priests
True or False: Buddha was a part of the caste system.
False
What is the decimal system?
The decimal system is a BASE-TEN SYSTEM based on 10 and place value. This system uses digits or numerals 0-9 to make all numbers.
Which war changed Ashoka and why?
The Kalinga War, which made him resort to non-violence and victory through dharma.
True or False: The ancient Indians built statues of Buddha with different hand positions.
True
What did the Kshatryias train for?
They trained to be warriors or soldiers.
False
What is Sanskrit?
Sanskrit is an ancient Indian CLASSICAL LANGUAGE used in writing and religion. Sanskrit was used in sacred texts like Bhagavad Gita.
How much did Ashoka expand the empire of ancient India?
From the west of Afghanistan to the east of Bangladesh
A hand with a wheel in the middle is called...
Karma
Which of the three castes in the caste system can learn the Vedas?
Brahmin, Kshatryias, and Vaishyas
How did Buddhism develop?
Buddhism developed as a need to break away from the caste system.
What is enlightenment?
Enlightenment is an AWAKENING and deep understanding of truth. Enlightenment means waking up to the truth of how life works.
What was Ashoka nicknamed?
Chanda Ashoka or Ashoka the Fierce
What is another name for the decimal system?
The base-ten system
What was another name for the untouchables?
Dalit
Siddhartha Gautama, a Hindu Prince
What is karma?
Karma is the CAUSE AND EFFECT belief that actions have future effects. Karma means good or bad actions come back to you depending on your actions.
Where did Buddhism spread during Ashoka's rule?
During Ashoka's rule, Buddhism spread to all parts of India and beyond India (South Asia) like Sri Lanka, Central Asia, and even as far as Greece.
How long have Indians been using the numerals 1-9?