a large landmass that is set apart from the rest of the continent (usually by mountains)
100
Who were the Brahmins, and where they in the Caste System?
They were priests. #1
100
Who were the gurus?
Thinkers and teachers who left their homes to live in the forest, to think and talk about religious ideas. The founders of Hinduism.
100
What is the real name of the founder of Buddhism (Buddha)?
Siddhartha Gautama
100
What is nirvana (not the band)?
a state of blissful peace without desire or suffering (believed by Buddhists)
200
In what present-day country is the majority of the Indus River found?
Pakistan
200
Who were the Vaishyas, and where they in the Caste System?
Landowners, bankers, merchants. #3
200
What do Hindus call their God?
Brahman
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What is one similarity between Hinduism and Buddhism?
- belief in karma - belief in reincarnation - use of meditation - originated in India
200
Did Hinduism come from Buddhism or did Buddhism come from Hinduism?
Buddhism came from Hinduism.
300
Why don't we know very much about the Indus Valley people?
Because we have not been able to translate the writing. We have found no "Rosetta Stone" equivalent.
300
Who were the Dalits, and where they in the Caste System?
People who performed dirty jobs. #5 (or separate)
300
Explain the belief of reincarnation.
It is the belief that when people die, their soul will be reborn in a new body.
300
What is one difference between Hinduism and Buddhism?
- many gods vs. one god - caste system vs. no caste system
300
Where is Hinduism most popular today?
India
400
Cities of the Indus Valley, like Mohenjo-Dara, were well planned and organized. Give an example of this.
- built houses on mounds of dirt to save them from flooding - cities had sewage systems - streets were built in a grid pattern - houses had windows that faced the wind
400
Who were the Kshatriyas, and where they in the Caste System?
Rulers and warriors. #2
400
How does Karma affect believers of Hinduism?
They believe that their actions in their lives affect reincarnation. If they have good karma, they will be reborn higher. If they have bad karma, they will be reborn lower.
400
What is a monastery?
A religious community, usually found in isolated places.
400
Why do Hindus believe in the rule of ahimsa?
It means that they should not do harm to any living thing, because it may be the carrier of a person's soul.
500
What is one reason why historians think the Indus Valley Civilization disappeared?
Who were the Sudras, and where they in the Caste System?
Farmers, laborers, and servants. #4
500
How do Hindus believe one can reach Moksha (becoming one with God)?
They follow their dharma, and have good karma, they can be reborn at a higher level. This cycle continues until they are at the highest level, then they enter Moksha.
500
In what region of the world is Buddhism most popular today?