Buddhism
Hindusim
Asoka
Gupta
Caste System
100
The real name of the man who became the Buddha was...
Siddhartha Gautama
100
Hinduism is a polytheistic religion, what does Polytheistic mean?
Having a belief in many gods and goddesses
100

Asoka was originally a Ruthless warlord for the Maurya Dynasty. What does ruthless mean?

lacking mercy, or kindness. Considered strong, angry, and unable to be reasoned with

100
What was the name of the man who wanted to unify India through control and political unity?
Chandra Gupta 
100
What types of jobs were in the Brhaman Level
Priests and Teachers (academics)
200
The four signs prince Gautama saw that inspired him to create Buddhism were...
an old man, a sick man, a dead man, a happy holy man with nothing
200
What was the name of the first group to introduce Hinduism into India?
The Aryan people
200

What was the event that encouraged Asoka to change his warlike ways?

He successfully conquered the kingdom of Kalinga, however, in the process 15,000 people were killed and 10,000 people were made prisoner. He felt too much guilt over the event.

200
Chandra Gupta wanted to use this religion to unify India and bring order to the people. What religion was this?
Hinduism
200
What jobs are in the Kshatriyas
Warriors and rulers
300
The buddha preached about the Middle way being the best way to live life. What is the middle way?
To not give up too much but not take more than necessary. To use exactly what you need. 
300
The case system was a very strict system. What was it?
it was class system, showing that depending on what job you and yoru family did put you in a specific class. You could not change classes until your next life.
300

He preached many things, but he mainly encouraged people to adopt a different kind of lifestyle, what was it?

To not eat meat and not hurt or kill anyone or anything.

300
Gupta encouraged Hinduism to spread so that people could live in an orderly manner, what made Hinduism so orderly?
The Caste system dictated how you lived, what jobs you could do, who you could marry, and even who you could be friends with.
300
What sort of jobs would a Vaishya have?
Merchant, landowner, farmer
400
The ultimate goal of Buddhism is to free your soul from the cycle of Reincarnation. What does Reincarnation mean?
Reincarnation is the belief that when you die your soul leaves your body and is reborn into a new one.
400
The ancient texts that the Aryans passed down their religious beliefs were called the...
the Vedas, there were 4 of them
400
He did many things to help improve his people's lives. Name two specific things he had made or done for people.
Plant trees for shade and for fruit to eat. Make paths to walk upon. Build rest houses for travelers. Dig wells for easy access to water. Plant medical plants on the sides of roads for people and animals. 
400
During Gupta's reign India had a golden age. What discoveries did Indian astronomers and Mathematicians discover at this time?
Astronomers- looked at the stars and discovered the earth was round.

Mathematicians- Developed the idea and symbol for zero and system of numbers that we use today, called Arabic Numerals.

400
What sort of jobs would a Sudra have?
Servants, peasants
500
In order to free yourself from life's suffering and obtain enlightenment and freedom from reincarnation, you must follow the Eightfold path. Name 4 parts of the Eightfold path.

1.Knowing right from wrong

2. not being tempted to do evil

3. Do not say anything hurtful, do not lie, do not gossip

4. Do not think evil things

5. Have a job that will not hurt anyone

6. respect all life, don't kill or steal

7. be aware of the world around you

8. meditate regularly

500
Describe the relationship with Samsara, Moksha, and Karma
Samsara is the process of reincarnation (born again in your next life). What you do in this life, for good or bad, gives you Karma, with good Karma you move up in the caste system, bad Karma moves you down. If you get high enough in the caste system you can obtain Moksha: freedom from Samsara and becoming one with the universe.
500
How did he encourage Buddhism to spread across India and beyond?
He created a large system of roads and modeled how to live a buddhist lifestyle.
500
Although rule under Chandra Gupta was seen by some as strict, it was said by many visiters that the country was peaceful and people enjoyed religious tolerance. What does religious tolerance mean?
Religious tolerance is when people of many different religions are welcome to practice what they would like and are not harmed or persecuted for believing in something different. 
500
Why was the final Caste called untouchables?
They did jobs that the other castes did not want, like butchering meat, cleaning up bathrooms, and other "dirty" work
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