Geography
Attached to a larger continent but surrounded on three sides by water is...
Subcontinent
Sanskrit is....
Siddharta came up with the idea "middle way". Why?
He didn't want to go to the extreme points.
Not extremely rich, and not extremely poor. In the middle!
What did Ashoka embrace?
Buddhism
People in Gupta Empire could trade because...
of roads!
Monsoon
Strong wind that brings heavy rain to southern Asia in the summer.
What is the oldest religion and third-main religion now?
Hinduism!
Why did Siddhartha's dad not want him to leave his house/palace?
He didn't want Siddharta to see people's suffering
Who is Asoka?
He was the strongest Mauryan emperor who extended this control over most of India and promoted the spread of Buddhism.
Similarities and differences of Buddhism and Hinduism...
Himalaya and Hindu Kush mountains to the north are...
Natural barriers
What made Mohenjo-Daro different from others?
Complex sewer system
What did Buddha believe was the key to end suffering? Abiding by castle rules, giving up desires, obtaining wealth, or traveling and teaching
GIVING UP DESIRES (WORLDLY PLEASURES)
How did he treat his servants?
What did Chandragupta do with all his land?
Split the regions into provinces
When you are in Egypt, what is the shortest route to travel to India? West, South, East or North
East
Reincarnation is depicted by which? a.k.a square
Wheel
Nirvana is...
enlightenment
What does Ashoka use to promote ___ (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) main goals?
Edicts, 4
What did archeologists find that told them it was the..."GOLDEN AGE"
Paintings, sculptures
The __ (5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10) key features of Ancient India are...
8 key features:
Brahmaputra R.
Deccan Plateau
Eastern & Western Ghats
Ganges R.
Himalaya Mtn.
Hindu Kush Mtn.
Indus R.
Thar Desert
What is dharma, and karma?
Dharma - Obligation to live an honorable life. law, obligation and duty
Karma - This is the effect that good or bad actions have on a person's soul. It can also affect what you are reborn as!
Off topic.... What is Brahma, Brahman, and Brahmins?
Brahma - Form of Brahman
Brahman - Supreme god
Brahmins - priests, people who study
Mauryan Empire reached height under ____'s reign and was a _______ (Hindu, Buddhist or Jain).
Ashoka, Buddhist
When was the golden age?
300 - 600 C.E