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Name atleast 3 differences between Buddhism and Hinduism
Gods
Caste matters
no vedas in Buddhism
The best leader became what religion?
Buddhist
What did India do for math?
1. created zero
2. made numbers
What did India know about our solar system?
Earth was round
Who destroys the Gupta Empire?
Huns
Why do we not know much about the Harappans?
we can't translate writings
We know much more about the Aryans because of what writings made by priests
Vedas
Who ruled Aryan villages and what were they called
A WARRIOR called a RAJA
Which is the dynasty's best leader
Asoka
When Siddhartha became enlightened, what did he change his name to?
What did his new name mean?
Buddha
enlightened
Label the castes (varnas) on the pyramid. Use warriors, laborers, priests, untouchables, farmers
1. Priests
2. Warriors
3. Farmers
4. Laborers
5. Untouchables
Seeing the world's _____________ made Siddhartha leave his home and try to find the meaning of life.
suffering
What is a caste rule? What happens if you break a rule?
Marrying outside of caste
You become an untouchable
What are priests called?
Brahman
What is the largest religion in India today?
Hinduism
How many gods does Hinduism have?
What is the universal spirit called?
3
Brahman
What did India do for medicine? (Name 1 thing)
inoculation
What is the goal of every Hindu? (This was a bell ringer!)
meet Brahman
Describe what Siddhartha did on his journey.
fasted & meditated
Explain how karma an affect reincarnation
good Karma = better life
bad Karma = worse life
What are the 4 principles of Jainism
1. injure no life
2. tell the truth
3. don't steal
4. own no property
What do all Buddhists want to reach
nirvana
What two things does Buddhism focus on?
4 Noble Truths
Eightfold Path
Which dynasty will unify all India
Mauyran
What religion was Siddhartha Gautama at first
Hindu