Four Noble Truths
Who created the Four Noble Truths?
Buddha
What is the caste at the bottom (underneath) the Caste Pyramid
Untouchables
The division of Indian society into groups based on rank, wealth, or occupation
gaining deep understanding, wisdom, or spiritual awakening
Enlightenment
The Hindu concept of the Universe or Creator God
Brahma
Name the first of the four noble truths
All of life includes suffering
What caste is at the top of the pyramid
Bhramin
cycle of rebirth and death in Hinduism
Wheel of Samsara
The hindu concept of the self or soul
Atman
In Hinduism and Buddhism, the effects that good or bad actions have on a person’s soul
Karma
Name the second of the four noble truths
Suffering is caused by desire
What caste is at the bottom of the pyramid
Sudra
The oldest sacred text of Hinduism, written down in Sanskrit about 1500 B.C.
Vedas
True or False: Siddhartha was extremely sheltered and not allowed to leave his house as a child
True
the avoidance of violent actions
Nonviolence
Name the third of the four noble truths
One can escape suffering by letting go of desire
What caste is 2nd fro the top of the pyramid
Kshatryia
an Indian religion based on the teachings of Mahavira that teaches all life is sacred. All members are vegetarian.
Jainism
Ultimate freedom from the endless cycle of life, death, and rebirth (peace, nothingness)
Moksha
The language the Aryans brought to the subcontinent of India
Sanskrit
Name the fourth of the four noble truths
To let go of desire one must follow the 8-fold path
What caste is 2nd from the bottom of the pyramid
Vaishya
One’s duty in life, according to Hinduism
Dharma
Prince from Northern India (born 563 B.C.) who finds enlightenment and becomes known as the Buddha.
Siddhartha Guatama
one of Hinduism's most sacred texts, is part of the much longer epic called the Mahabharata. The title is Sanskrit for "Song of the Lord."
Bhagavad Gita