Geography
What continent is India on?
Asia
Who was the founder of Hinduism?
Who was the founder of Buddhism?
Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha)
Who was the king of the Maurya Empire who converted to Buddhism?
King Ashoka
How were the untouchables treated throughout history under Hinduism?
They were treated poorly.
What large geographic feature is to the north of India?
Himalaya Mountains
Is Hinduism monotheistic or polytheistic?
Polytheistic
Why do some people think Buddhism is a philosophy, not a religion?
There is no worship of gods
How did Ashoka feel after the Kalinga War, where his empire killed over 100,000 people?
Brahmins (Priests)
Which river valley did the first Indian civilizations settle near?
Indus River Valley
What is the name of the Hindu social class system?
Caste System
How do Buddhists reach enlightenment?
Intense meditation
How did King Ashoka view his people?
He cared for them, and he wanted peace.
What kind of life did Siddhartha Gautama have before converting to Buddhism?
A life of luxury
What direction did Buddhism spread to reach the rest of Asia?
East
In Hinduism, what do they believe happens when someone dies?
They get reincarnated
What is the name for enlightenment in Buddhism?
Nirvana
What did Ashoka create to increase peace and stability in India during his rule?
(Laws written on stone and rocks)
What did Buddhists believe about the caste system?
They rejected the caste system
What is India referred to as since it is such a large peninsula?
Indian Subcontinent
What is the difference between Karma and Dharma?
Karma is the culmination of good and bad things they do in their life.
Dharma is one's duty according to their caste.
What do Buddhists believe about reincarnation?
They want to escape reincarnation through reaching Nirvana.
How did Ashoka use Buddhism to gain, consolidate, and maintain power?
He used Buddhism to create peace and stability to maintain power.
People joined the empire because of the peace and stability, gaining power for Ashoka.
He consolidated power by creating and enforcing new laws in the empire.
Describe at least one similarity and one difference between Hinduism and Buddhism.
Similarities:
Originated in India
Believe in Reincarnation
Differences:
gods vs. no gods
Caste System vs. Reject Caste System
Vedas vs. Tripitaka
No founder vs. Siddartha Gautama