Vocabulary
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Religion
Short Answer
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100
Caste System
Rigid social categories that determine each person’s position in Indian society.
100
_________ were seasonal winds that impacted the Indus Valley Civilization.
Monsoons
100
Major religious system of India. Many gods and goddesses are worshipped-most important is Brahma.
Hinduism
100
Describe two structures that demonstrated advanced architecture in Ancient India:
In ancient India, stupas were burial grounds and mounds in the earth to bury kings and leaders away from the village. Chambers were carved from rock cliffs and used for religious ceremonies by monks.
100
What continent is Ancient India and modern day India located on.
Asia
200
Sanskrit
A written language developed by the Aryans.
200
__________ were used to construct buildings in the Harappan period.
Mud-Bricks
200
Based on the teachings of Siddartha Gautama.
Buddhism
200
Describe two science advancements in Ancient India
Ancient India provided major contributions in the fields of science, especially astronomy. They charted movements of the sky and their surroundings. They realized that the Earth was a sphere and revolved around the sun. They documented the occurrences of eclipses, the Earth’s circumference, and even theories about gravitational pull
200
What is Nirvana?
Nirvana is perfect enlightenment and wisdom. Siddhartha Gautama achieved nirvana through meditation while sitting underneath a Bodhi tree.
300
Brahmin
The top position in the social hierarchy of India.
300
The Aryans created a social system, also known as a _________________.
Caste System
300
Who was Saddartha Gautama?
A Hindu prince who renounced his position and wealth to seek enlightenment as a spiritual ascetic, attained his goal and, in preaching his path to others, and founded Buddhism.
300
Describe three important components of Hinduism:
Reincarnation is the belief that a persons’ soul is reborn into a different form after death. They worshipped many gods and deities such as Shiva, Vishnu, Ganesha, and Surya. Each god had a special attribute and legend. Yoga is an ancient spiritual practice that is used as a means to enlightenment.
300
Name the four noble truths
The four noble truths are the truth of suffering, the causes of suffering, the end of suffering, and freedom from suffering
400
Varnas
The four major social classes in Aryan society.
400
The __________ were given degrading tasks and were treated inhumanely.
untouchables
400
Name the four aspects of Hinduism
Behavior today affects future lives, not the present.
Supports the social caste system
Many gods and goddesses worshiped.
Trying to achieve oneness with the gods and salvation.
400
What similarities does Buddhism and Hinduism share?
Both religions believed in reincarnation
Both were seeking a higher state of mind
Both become world religions
Both believed suffering is caused by excessive attachment to physical objects and people.
400
Who were the Vaisyas in the caste system of Ancient India?
The Vaisyas were a group of skilled farmers and merchants. The Vaisyas could hold office in their local government and did not lack for housing, clothing, or food. Though they were not at top of the caste system, they were still respected.
500
Dharma
Divine law that requires people to do their duty.
500
During the Harappan period, _____________ were created to carry sewage beyond the city.
drainage systems
500
Name the four aspects of Buddhism
Humans can achieve Nirvana in present Life
Appeals to the poor and downtrodden-no one is better than one another
Seeking wisdom and rejecting wealth
Forbidden to worship god-like images
500
What similarities existed between Ancient India and other early civilizations?
Answers will vary
500
Draw and label a map of Ancient India including the following:
Bodies of water: Indus River, Ganges River, Brahmaputra River, Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean. Landforms: Thar Desert, Himalayas, Hindu Kush. Students will circle the Indus Valley Civilization.
