Vocabulary
Early Times in India
Religions of Ancient India
Worship, Work, and Play
Other
100
All the actions in a person's life that affect the next life.
karma
100
An empire known for their wealth and their desire for expansion.
Mauryan
100
People who follow this religion believe in the idea that if you are good and kind, your next life will be much better.
Hinduism
100
In ancient India, _____________ were the heads of the household.
grandparents
100
An ancient weapon used to throw rocks or arrows.
catapult
200
An official who represents his or her government in a foreign land.
ambassador
200
This empire was known for their high level of culture.
Gupta
200
According to Siddhartha Gautama, why do people suffer?
because they desire things
200
Villagers would often celebrate by _____________.
festivals
200
Siddhartha Gautama is famous because _________________.
he became Buddha
300
When someone is forced to live away from their home country.
exile
300
This empire built the Hindu temples, and also invented the game of chess.
Chola
300
A religion of nonviolence.
Jainism
300
Why don't Hindus eat beef?
They believe the cow is sacred.
300
This leader ruled with kindness instead of fear.
Asoka
400
A plant, with seeds growing in pods, used as food.
lentils
400
Brahman is another name for ___________.
priest
400
Siddartha Gautama became Buddha after he found ________________.
enlightenment
400
An Indian exercise designed to discipline the body and clear the mind.
yoga
400
a whipping or beating
corporal punishment
500
A group of families who were considered low in status and were discriminated against.
untouchable caste
500
Where was the earliest known civilization in the Indian subcontinent located?
Indus Valley
500
According to the 4 Noble Truths, how do we stop desiring things?
Follow the eightfold path.
500
A collection of epic poems.
Ramayana
500
A god in the Hindu religion known as "The Destroyer".
Shiva
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