Empires of South Asia
The emperor _________ turned away from violence and tried to make life better for his people.
Ashoka
In his early life, the Buddha was a _________.
Prince
Hinduism is __________, meaning that it involves multiple gods and goddesses.
Polytheistic
Another word for an Indian prince is ______.
Raja
Which author wrote Pride and Prejudice?
Jane Austen
The _____________ season in India is very rainy and stormy.
Monsoon
The "Buddha" is a title, meaning "__________ _____."
Awakened One
The Hindu idea of rebirth after death is also called:
This idea, first discussed by South Asian mathematicians, is a word for something that goes on and on without an end.
Infinity
What is Miss Wright's degree (there are two possible answers to this)?
Bachelor's Degree in History
Master's Degree in Education
Mohenjo-Daro and __________ are ancient cities in South Asia.
Harappa
What is the first of the Four Noble Truths in Buddhism?
Life is suffering.
The "Bhagavad _______" is a book of ancient Hindu stories.
Gita
India is a _____________, or a smaller, independent section of a larger continent.
Subcontinent
What is the only food that never goes bad?
Honey :)
The _______ divided people into different groups based on jobs and social classes.
Varnas
Another word for "enlightenment" in Buddhism is _____________.
Nirvana
The __________ is the Hindu idea of a universal spirit that all people belong to.
Brahman
This is a word for someone who travels for religious reasons.
Pilgrim
Which president came up with the idea for National Parks?
Teddy Roosevelt
The __________ empire was the first to unite small kingdoms in India under one ruler.
Mauryan
Many Buddhists devote themselves to _________, or sitting and reflecting on deep topics.
Meditation
Ancient Hindu and Buddhist books were written in this language: ________
Sanskrit
Stupa
What is Miss Wright's favorite animal?
Owls