Indus River Valley
The subcontinent of Asia where the Indus River Valley civilization was located.
What is 'India'?
The idea that every action has an equal reaction. If you do something positive, positive outcomes will come to you. If you do something negative, negative outcomes will come your way.
What is 'Karma'?
The founder of Buddhism.
Who is 'Siddhartha Guatama'?
In Hinduism, when the soul breaks free of material world and unites with Brahman because they have achieved perfect understanding of all things it is called ___________.
What is 'Moshka'?
Another word for 'reincarnation' in Hinduism.
What is 'samsara'?
An ancient civilization that lived in western India and Pakistan along the Indus River Valley.
What is the 'Harappan Civilization'?
The idea of your religious or moral duty. This is your responsibility to live a good life.
What is 'Dharma'?
The ultimate goal of Buddhism. If you achieve this, you have reached the ideal state of happiness and peace.
Enlightenment
The idea that your soul is reborn into a new form. This could be a person, animal, plant, or physical feature.
What is 'reincarnation'?
The belief in multiple deities.
What is 'polytheism' / 'polytheistic'?
TRUE or FALSE: The Harappan city buildings and streets were known for being unorganoized and randomly arranged
FALSE - The Harappan cities are known for being well-organized and neatly planned according to a grid system.
The four holy texts of Hinduism are called __________. Written in Sanskrit, they are often passed down by word of mouth.
What are 'the Vedas'?
According to the Four Noble Truths, ________ is found in all things and is caused by cravings/desires.
What is 'suffering'?
Holy shrines holding relics of the Buddha and his first disciples.
What is 'stupas'?
TRUE OR FALSE: Hinduism does NOT have one singular founder.
TRUE - There is no known singular creator of Buddhism, it originated from a group - The Aryans.
The two major cities of the Indus River Valley Civilization.
What is 'Mohenjo-Daro' and 'Harappa'?
Sorting members of society into defined social classes based on birth.
What is 'the Caste System'?
The first Indian Emperor to convert to Buddhism and spread it's teachings.
Who is 'Emperor Asoka Maurya'?
(Also known as Asoka the Great)
1. Suffering exists in the world
2. We are the cause of our suffering
3. The suffering CAN end
4. Everyone can become enlightened by taking the 8Fold-Path
What is 'the Four Noble Truths'?
Archaeologists have THREE theories that could explain why the Harappan Civilization disappeared.
What is 'natural disasters', 'drought', and 'invasion'?
The mountain range located to the North of India.
What is 'the Himalayas'?
A group of nomadic farmers who travelled to India over the Hindu Kush Mountains.
Who are 'the Aryans'?
A set of practices taught by the Buddha as a way to free one's self from suffering.
What is 'the Eight-Fold Path'?
The mountain pass the Aryans used to enter India.
What is the 'Khyber Pass'?
A word that Ms. Ford should have mentioned A LOT earlier that means the Buddhist equivalent to Heaven that one achieve when they reach Enlightenment.
Is also the name of a famous 90s grunge band.
What is 'Nirvana'?