Hinduism & Caste System
What is dharma?
The religious duties of Hindu followers
Who founded Buddhism?
Buddha
BONUS: Siddhartha Gautama (50+)
What company first controlled trade in India?
The British East India Company
What were Indian soldiers called?
Sepoys
What is nationalism?
Pride in one’s country and desire for self-rule
What group of people were at the bottom of the caste system? What was their role?
The untouchables. Did all the unwanted jobs and lived in separate villages
BONUS: Dalits (50+)
What problem was Buddhism trying to address?
Suffering
What was the British Raj?
Period of direct British rule (1858–1947)
Why is it called a “mutiny” by the British?
It was seen as soldiers disobeying and revolting against authority
What organization was formed in 1885 against the British?
Indian National Congress
Besides Hinduism, what are the other most popular religions in India?
Buddhism
BONUS: Sikhism and Christianity (50+ [per religion])
What is Nirvana?
A state of peace and freedom from reincarnation
How did Britain maintain control?
Military, political control, economic system, or infrastructure
Who ordered the attack during the Amritsar Massacre? (FULL NAME AND JOB TITLE)
Reginald Dyer
BONUS: Colonel Reginald Dyer (+50)
Name one cause of Indian nationalism
Economic exploitation, political exclusion, discrimination
BONUS: Western ideas (+50)
What is the end goal for Hindu's
To complete their religious duties and escape the reincarnation cycle
BONUS: To reach Moksha (50+)
What Buddhist approach is followed by Buddhists to end suffering?
The Eightfold path
What was one economic effect of British rule?
India supplied raw materials and bought British goods
BONUS: Britain then sold products BACK to India (50+)
What were the results of the Amritsar Massacre?
Other countries condemned Britain, and the rise of Indian Nationalism
BONUS: Britain starts an investigation and retires Reginald Dyer (50+)
What event in 1919 increased anger toward Britain?
Amritsar Massacre
Who were the Vaishyas'?
Merchants and Landowners
Why did Buddhism appeal to many people?
It rejects the caste system and promotes equality
BONUS: Anyone is fully capable of becoming a Buddhist no matter class, wealth, or status (50+)
Britain sent the British East India Company to India in 1600, looking to establish trade by any means necessary.
BONUS: The order was carried out by Queen Elizabeth I (50+)
How long was the Sepoy Rebellion?
1 year
BONUS: Technically it was 14 months (50+)
Describe India's role in WW1 (Must include at least 2 major details)
Contributed large amounts of food, soldiers, raw materials, and financial support to help Britain continue fighting
Bonus: Increased Taxes (50+0