This is a person who takes their religious beliefs and practices to another part of the world.
What is a missionary
100
The Aryans first settled in this region on the Indian subcontinent.
What is the Indus River Valley.
100
This term means "enlightened one"
What is Buddha.
100
Brought by a migrant people whose name means "noble"
Who are the Aryans.
100
A version of this game is still enjoyed by generations of people.
What is Snakes and Ladders
200
A fortlike structure
What is a citadel?
200
Spoken for 2500 years, this is the language of the Vedas
What is Sanskrit?
200
Born as a Hindu prince, this man became the Buddha.
Who is Siddharta Guatama.
200
Meaning "knowledge" in Sanskrit, this is the oldest known religious writing in the world.
What are the Vedas
200
This mathematical digit started in India and is often used as a place holder.
What is zero
300
Also called jati, this is a group of people in a particular social class.
What is caste?
300
The Mahabharata is known as the longest epic poem in history. It includes this conversation between a Hindu God and a warrior about the importance of religious duty.
What is the Bhagavad Gita.
300
This daily practice helps Buddhists reach Nirvana.
What is meditation.
300
Ancient Indian roadways included these to let travelers know how far they had traveled.
What is are road signs.
400
An official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority.
What is an edict?
400
Known as a great leader, this emperor converted to Buddhism and banished violence from his empire.
Who is Ashoka.
400
a usually dome-shaped structure (as a mound) serving as a Buddhist shrine
What is a stupa
400
This Hindu belief of rebirth depends on a person's Dharma and karma.
What is reincarnation
400
Ancient Indians used this practice to help people disfigured by punishment or war.
What is plastic surgery.
500
related to beauty
What is asthetic.
500
Ancient Indian mathematics were the first to use a base-ten number systems. These numbers are known as Hindu-____numerals.
What is Arabic.
500
This principal of "nonviolence" is a belief shared by Hindus
What is Ahimsa
500
This class or caste were the highest class in Hindu society. These priests shared the Vedas with the wealthiest classes.
Who are the Brahmans.
500
These persons played an important role in Ancient Indian culture. When India gained freedom from the British in the 20th century they celebrated these persons with their motto, meaning Mother India.