Buddhism
What is the goal of Buddhism?
Reaching Nirvana or state of perfect happiness
True or False?
Hinduism was the #2 religion in ancient India.
False
What is the highest level of the caste system?
Brahmin
What is the sacred language that the Aryans developed in ancient India?
Sanskrit
What is Holi?
"Festival of Colors"
A holiday that celebrates the triumph of good over evil.
True or False?
Buddhism has 5 noble truths.
False
What was Hinduism originally based on?
The Vedas
What were the Dailt also known as?
Untouchables
What materials did they make their sculptures out of?
Stone, wood, bronze, and clay
How many days does Diwali last for?
5 days
Does Buddhism focus on a supreme god, or individual development and realizing the truth about existence.
Individual development and realizing the truth about existence
What is the name of the supreme, ultimate reality and divine force in Hinduism?
Brahman
What are the varnas of the caste system in order?
Dalit, Sudra, Vaishya, Kshatriya, and Brahmin
True or False?
India developed a number system consisting of 20 digits.
False
On Holi, what does the color red symbolize?
Love, beauty, and matrimony
True or False
Buddha is not considered a god in Buddism.
True
How many god/goddesses did the Hinduism religion have?
33
What was so harsh about the caste system?
You weren't allowed to change your varna and different varnas were isolated from each other.
True or False?
Ancient India developed schools to create an educated society, however, only men could attend.
True
In the story of Diwali, how many years did King Dashrath exile Ram and Sita for?
14 years
What are the four noble truths?
Dukkha, Samudaya, Nirodha, and Magga
Where did the belief that the Indians could attain a higher caste position by leading a good life come from?
The Hindu religious teachings of reincarnation
True or False?
Brahmins were kings, warriors, and officials, whereas Kshatriyas were preiests and scholars.
False
What branch of math did ancient India develop and be the first civilization to use?
Calculus
In the story of Holi, who was the principle diety that Prahlada worshipped?
Vishnu