What is the name of the major river that flows through NorthEast India?
The Ganges River
100
Is Hinduism monotheistic or polytheistic?
Polytheistic
100
In which country is Buddhism practiced most widely?
China
100
India is the ______________ most populated country in the world.
second (after China)
100
True or False - One of the things that Hinduism and Buddhism have in common is that they both have only one sacred text.
False - both Buddhism and Hinduism have several sacred texts.
200
What is the name of the major mountain range in Northern India?
The Himalayas
200
The name of the main Hindu god is ____________.
Brahman
200
How many steps are there in the Buddhist path to enlightenment?
Eight (8)
200
What is the name of the Indian film industry?
Bollywood
200
The cycle of life and rebirth in both Hinduism and Buddhism is called ___________.
reincarnation
300
This is the name of the seasonal winds that greatly effect Indian weather.
Monsoons
300
Hinduism and Buddhism both began in ___________.
India
300
Buddhist call enlightenment _____________ and consider it the highest form of happiness.
Nirvana
300
The Indian film industry is based in what city?
Mumbai, India
300
Gandhi was best known for preaching forms of _______________ protest.
nonviolent
400
What is the capital of India?
New Delhi, India
400
The name of the most holy symbol in Hinduism is called _____________.
Aum or Om
400
What is Dharma?
The teachings, actions, and duties of one that follows Buddhism or Hinduism.
400
The practice of combining poses and controlled breathing in order to meditate is called _____________.
Yoga or Hatha Yoga
400
What is the name for the social class system in ancient India?
The Caste System
500
A _________ is a large, self-contained landmass that has geographic and political independence.
subcontinent
500
What is Karma?
The belief that the actions we take in life, both good and bad, have consequences and effect things in the next life.
500
Before becoming the enlightened one, the Buddha's name was ______________________.
Siddhartha Gautama
500
The Taj Mahal was built by emperor Shah Jahan to honor ____________.
his wife (Mumtaz Muhal)
500
Who were the Untouchables?
People in the lowest level of the ancient Indian Caste System were called Untouchables. This group included the poor and diseased. These people handled all 'unpleasant' jobs.