Central Asian Geography
Harappa
Hinduism
Buddhism
Random
100
Hindus from around the world travel to this river from around the world because the water is said to have healing powers.
Ganges River
100
Both men and women wore _________________ in Harappan society.
personal ornaments/jewlery
100
What are the vedas?
Holy Books in Hinduism
100
What are the two types of Buddhism
Shanga and Householders
100
name two Taylor Swift songs
varies
200
This body of water is located between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, was controlled by the Soviet Union from 1918-1991, and was once the 4th largest salt lake in the world.
Aral Sea
200
In Harappan cities, almost every home had a dedicated _____________ and ___________.
bathing room and toilet
200
Hindus are polytheistic. This means they believe in what?
many Gods/more than one God/multiple Gods
200
Who founded Buddhism
Siddhartha Guatama
200
What Italian dish consists on layers of pasta, cheese, sauce, and sometimes meat?
lasanga!!!
300
Wet monsoons are winds that bring heavy __________.
Dry Monsoons are winds that bring ____________.
Rain
Dry Air
300
Mohenjo-Darro is in which modern day country?
Pakistan
300
What is dharma?
one's duties to self, family, gods, and all living things
300
What is the first Noble Truth?
Life is Suffering/pain
300
How many ribs does the human body have?
12
400
What country is #13
India
400
We learned about 5 things that Archaeologists found no clear evidence of in Ancient Harappa. Name two of these things.
palaces
standing army
elaborate tombs
monuments to individuals
large temples
400
What is Brahman?
Where did Brahman Come from?
Where does Bahaman exist?
God
Big Bang
Inside everyone
400
Which part of the Eightfold path aligns with this habit "Don't lie, gossip, or say mean things."
Right Speech
400
Who interrupted Taylor Swift during her 2009 VMA acceptance speech?
Kanye West
500
Explain the process of the flowing of the Ganges River starting from the top of the Himalayas and ending in the Bay of Bengal.
It snows on top of the Himalaya Mountains, snow melts, flows into the Ganges river, river flows down through India, and dumps into the Bay of Bengal.
500
Archaeologists believe that Harappans may have used seals and weights for what?
trade
500
Describe the cycle of Samsara
Samsara is the cycle of reincarnation. If you perform your dharma you move up in the Caste system. If you live a good life you are released from Moksha.
500
Provide your own "middle way" scenario.
varies
500
What is the main ingredient in guacamole
avocado