Caste System
Shudras were the....
The Shudras were the labouring class
What was one of the literature achievements in the Gupta empire?....
Sacred texts often appeared in palm-leaf books. These sacred texts are just one of many kinds of literature that Indians created during the Guptas' reign. One of them was called Shakuntala
How many provinces did Chandragupta divided his empire into?-
What is Hinduism’s belief on god's?....
Belief in many forms of one God.
The religion of Hinduism originated in.....
Northern India.
What were the priests called?
Brahmins.
What type of medical advance did the Gupta empire start?---
setting bones.
What were some of the achievements that took in place at the Mauryan empire?---- (list any essential and important ones)
Good roads, free hospitals, veterinary clinics and more.
What is Dharma?
the order that makes life and universe possible, and includes duties, rights, laws, conduct, virtues and "right way of living.”
What is the “goal” to reach in Hinduism?
Moksha or salvation.
What were Kshatriyas also called Rajanyas known as?
They were also known as: rulers, administrators and warriors
What concept in math did the Gupta start?---
Concept of zero in math.
Who claimed the throne at the start of the Mauryan empire?.....
Chandragupta Maurya
What is karma?....
Knowledge that all thoughts and actions result in future consequences
Hinduism is practiced by more than ____% of India's population-
80%
The Vaishyas were.....
Artisans, Merchants, Tradesmen and Farmers.
Indian classical culture took in place during the-----
Golden age (Gupta Empire)
What religion did the Mauryan empire spread?...
Buddhism
what is reincarnation in the Hinduism religion?
Reincarnation is rebirth based upon karma
- Hinduism is the world's ____most popular religion-
Third.
When did the caste system begin?....
The caste system began with the arrival of the Aryans in India
What scientific “discovery” did the Gupta empire start off?
Round earth/ Astronomy
What places did the king at that time, Chandragupta, take in control?- (be specific)
He had United all of North India under his rule. Some places include the Indus Valley, Ganges Valley, and Southern Himalayas.
What were some of the sacred writings in Hinduism?
Vedas and Upanishads.
How did Hinduism spread?-
By trading routes.