Geography
The mountain range that separated India from the rest of Asia.
What are the Himalayas
Both Hinduism and Buddhism believe in the cycle of birth and rebirth called...
What is reincarnation
Ancient Indians were the first to perform this kind of cosmetic procedure.
What is plastic surgery
Ancient India relied on this for their economy.
What is trade
The lowest VARNA (social class) in Indian society.
Who are Shudras
The two rivers that provided fertile soil for Indian civilizations.
What are the Indus and Ganges
The idea that how you act determines what happens to you.
What is karma
This Indian achievement led to a cleaner, less polluted environment.
What are flushing toilets
Another ancient civilizations that India traded with to keep a flow of resources.
What is Mesopotamia
The name of the ancient Indian social structure.
What is a Caste System
The seasonal winds that brought heavy rain to India.
What are monsoons
Buddhists practice these two things to clear their mind and focus on the true meaning of life.
What are meditation and yoga
A strong material that Indians created and used for weapons, tools, and as a trade material.
What is crucible steel.
The Indian ruler who was devoted to spreading Buddhism
Who is Ashoka
The people who were in the highest caste.
Who are the Priests (Brahmins)
Two of the bodies of water that surround India.
What are the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean (will also accept Bay of Bengal)
Hindus believe that you must follow this to reach Nirvana.
What is Dharma
The percent of patients that went blind as a result of early Indian cataract surgery.
What is 70%
The ruler who was Ashoka's grandfather.
Who is Chandragupta
Two jobs that would be in the Vaishyas caste.
What are merchants, farmers, artisans, etc.
The name of the part of India that is surrounded by water on all 3 sides.
What is the peninsula
Buddhists believe that understanding these two things will lead you to escape reincarnation.
What are the 4 Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path
This Indian doctor created both cataract surgery and plastic surgery.
Who is Sushruta
These were found in both India and Mesopotamia, proving that the societies had contact with each other.
What are beads
The title of the people who were primarily in the Kshatriya caste.
Who are the Raja