Indus River Valley
This word means "rich in nutrients in the soil"
fertile
How many gods do Hindus believe in?
MANY!
What is the nickname for Diwali? (What is it also sometimes called?)
Festival of Lights
How many gods are there in Buddhism?
none
How is the Chinese writing system different from cuneiform and hieroglyphs?
What mountains does water for the Indus River come from?
Himalaya Mountains
What River is sacred to Hindus?
Ganges River
What do lights represent?
Good vs. evil
What did Siddhartha Gautama end up being called?
Buddha
The Chinese invented paper. They also invented what that helped making books easier?
block printing
What was built to help control where water went?
irrigation canals
What holiday is called "The Festival of Lights"?
Diwali
This word means: a person who uses a bow and arrow.
archer
Buddhists want to reach this...
(means to understand how to live without suffering.)
enlightenment
What is each "drawing" in the Chinese writing system called?
character
List 3 things a civilization has.
government
religion
jobs
writing
large buildings/ many buildings
What is the name of the most important holy book in Hinduism?
Rigveda
List 3 things people do during Diwali.
light candles, clean, have big meals, share treats, spend time with family, etc.
What are Buddha's main lessons called?
4 Noble Truths
seed drill
plow
pump
paper
block printing
writing system
What country is the Indus River Valley in?
India
This word means, "holy; something used in the worship of God or gods."
sacred
This word describes something you do regularly. (Example: your family eats Thanksgiving dinner at your aunt's house every year.)
custom
List 2 of Buddha's rules.
Don't lie, cheat, or steal.
Don't be selfish.
Don't harm people or animals.
Train your mind to think clearly.
What word means, "able to last for a very long time."
durable