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There are 4 varnas
one supreme cosmic consciousness, spiritual, force known as god
What is Karma?
The effect of a persons actions in this and in previous lives.
What is metallurgy?
the science that deals with extracting meal from ore.
What is the lowest Jati?
Sudras
Scholars believe that Indus Valley people used granaries to what?
store surplus crops.
What is enlightenment?
A state of perfect wisdom.
What is a Jati
Social Grouping Based on Skil
In Hinduism, a person’s duty to do what is right is called
Dharma
Why do scholars believe that the Indus Valley had a highly developed civilization?
Its cities show a high level of planning.
A popular form of literature during the Gupta empire was the fable, which was
a short story with a moral at the end.
What strategy did Chandragupta use to conquer Magadha?
attack the borders first, then the capital city
According to the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism, what must be overcome to end suffering?
all selfish desires
The strength of the Maurya empire depended on what?
the power and authority of the ruler
Chandra Gupta I did what?
founded the Gupta empire.
What is the main focus of Mahayana Buddhists?
Buddha's compassion
What did Indian scientist Aryabhata discover?
The motion of Earth and the moon cause eclipses.
The moon shines because it reflects sunlight.
The strongest kingdom in India before the Maurya empire was
Magadha.
How did the location of the ancient cities of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro contribute to their development?
Their location near rivers provided rich soil that produced plentiful crops.
What are the 2 different kinds of Bhuddism? What do they focus on?
Theravada- wisdom
Mahayana- compassion