Religion in the Vedic age
How does Karma affect reincarnation?
There is an ongoing cycle of birth and death, conditioned by karma, linking an individual to past and future existences.
What were the two main cities of the Harrapan society?
Mohenjo-Daro and Harrapa.
What people did the Aryan's mix with in India?
The Dravidians.
What is Varna?
The Social Class within the Caste hierarchy system.
Define Patriarchy?
A social system in which positions of dominance and privilege are primarily held by men.
Who was the Aryan God of Rain and War?
Indra.
Why is so little known about Harrapan society?
Their writing system is yet to be deciphered.
Did the Aryan's use a writing system? (yes or no)
No.
Who were the "Untouchables"
They were the bottom of the Caste system's social hierarchy who did dirty work.
Define Sati?
The act in which a Widow would throw themselves in a fire to join their deceased husband in death.
Who is Brahman?
The Universal soul or God.
What was the infrastructure of Mohenjo-daro?
It had large city walls and a protected citadel.
What were the Aryan's most useful weapon?
Their Horses?
What is Brahmin?
The Brahmins are designated as the priestly class as they serve as priests and religious teachers.
Define Reincarnation?
A rebirth or new birth.
Who was the chief deity in the Aryan Religion?
Indra
When was Harrapan Societies peak/ high point?
From 2500 to 2000 B.C.E
What is another name for the Aryan's?
The Indo-Europeans.
What is the Caste system in order from top to bottom?
1. Brahmin 2.Kshatriya 3.Vaishya 4.Sudra 5. The "Untouchables or Outcastes.
Define Veda.
Wisdom or Knowledge.
How many God's and Goddesses were there that people believed in?
33.
What was Mohenjo-daro's population during its high point?
about 40,000
When did the Aryan's invade India
around 1500 BCE
Is the Caste system still used in India
(yes or no or somewhat in forms of being prejudice.)
Somewhat in forms of being prejudice.
What were the upanishads?
Ancient Vedic Sanskrit Text.