Geography
What is the definition of an subcontinent?
A large landmass that is smaller than an continent.
What religion was based on the teachings of Indian prince taught that all suffering was caused by selfish desire?
Buddhism.
What was the name of the language of ancient India?
Sanskrit.
What term means to be reborn many times?
Reincarnation.
What is implied by the fact that priests (bhramin) are at the top of the social hierarchy?
Religion was really important.
What is the name of the winds that cause the wet and dry seasons in India?
Monsoons.
What did Siddhartha Gautama want to solve?
Suffering. It's Buddha, ya'll!
What did Buddhism and Jainism have in common?
They started from Hinduism but disagreed with core aspects of each religion.
What significantly helped India's trade?
Development of roads. These became trade routes.
What is the system that divides Indians into social groups?
Caste.
Why were the Himalayan Mountains important?
They provided natural protection. It helped keep people from invading them, but this also meant that they were cut off from the outside world.
Which Indian leader helped to spread Buddhism to other parts of Asia?
Asoka.
Why are most Hindus and Buddhist vegetarians?
They believe every living thing is connected through Brahman, therefore they want the animals spirit to stay alive - as their own.
What is the name for Buddhist shrines and temples?
Stupas.
What is the ultimate goal of Hindu people?
To merge with the Brahman after a series of reincarnations, or become one with the Indian god.
Harrapa and Mohenjo-Daro are both extremly well planned cities. What does this tell you about these people?
They were intelligent and talented.
What is the name for perfect peace in Buddhism?
Nirvana. Also a really good band!
Which numerical concept did India introduce?
- Invented the symbol for zero and connected it with the idea of nothing.
-First people to use algebra.
-Created the symbols for numbers in general.
Under which dynasty did ancient Indians reach the height of its power and glory?
With the Gupta Empire.
According to Hindu belief, which of the following statements is true about Karma?
A. Karma means that you will always be punished in the next life no matter what.
B. Karma is the force that controls your life you will be reborn into
C. Karma is your individual and social responsibility.
It is the FORCE that CONTROLS what life you'll be REBORN into.
What do Mesopotamia, Egypt, China, and India all have in common geographically?
They are all in river valleys.
Remember: The answer will always be river.
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A Hindu believes it is important to fulfill your ______, or duty and responsibilities without complaint.
Dharma.
How did ancient Indians feel about music?
They believed music was a gift from the Gods. They created things like tambourines, drums and flutes. It was spiritual and uplifting. (Remember the Bollywood clips)?
What happened when Asoka became Buddhist?
He decided not to fight anymore.
What was one positive effect of the caste system?
It provided order. People had thier roles and they stuck to them.