Geography/Climate
Hinduism
Buddhism
Etc.
Advancements
100
3 bodies of water surround India: Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, and...?
What is the INDIAN OCEAN?
100
Hinduism's collection of spiritual texts
What is VEDAS?
100
in Buddhism, a state of wisdom that breaks the cycle of reincarnation
What is NIRVANA?
100
The Harappan civilization began along the banks of the ________ River.
What is the INDUS?
100
Indian culture and beliefs spread through missionaries and ...?
What is TRADE?
200
The seasonal wind system that produces rains and floods
What is a MONSOON?
200
rebirth of a soul in another body
What is REINCARNATION?
200
having spiritual knowledge or understanding
What is ENLIGHTENMENT or ENLIGHTENED?
200
Chandragupta Maurya was India's first ....?
What is EMPEROR?
200
During the Gupta's Golden Age, the ________ flourished. Sculptures, poetry, murals, and dramatic plays became very popular.
What are the ARTS?
300
a large landmass that is part of a continent, but is considered a separate region
What is a SUBCONTINENT?
300
the consequences of a person's actions in this life, which determine his or her fate in the next life
What is KARMA?
300
Lessons of Buddha are known as the...?
What is DHARMA?
300
This Indian leader lead peaceful protests against the British government and is thought to be the "Father of India"
Who is Gandhi?
300
India's movie industry- their version of America's Hollywood
What is BOLLYWOOD?
400
Two important mountain regions in India are the Himalayas and the....?
What is HINDU KUSH?
400
one of the most important gods, the creator
Who is Brahma?
400
Sacred texts of Buddhism
What is the TRIPITAKA?
400
Gandhi's peaceful protests for freedom later inspired this American leader's peaceful protests for equality
Who is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.?
400
The number system first developed in India. Its name comes from "decem," which means "ten."
What is the DECIMAL SYSTEM?
500
important ancient river believed to have dried up after a major earthquake
What is the SARASWATI RIVER?
500
Name TWO spiritual practices that Hindus believe help a person grow closer to God.
What are MEDITATION and YOGA?
500
Full name of the leader/founder of Buddhism
Who is SIDDHARTHA GAUTAMA?
500
the greatest Maurya king
Who is ASOKA?
500
Indian artisans developed advanced methods of metallurgy, also known as ____________ working.
What is METAL?
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