Buddhism
Where did Buddhism originate?
India
The lowest caste in India's caste system...
the untouchables
Which European country took control of India by 1760....
Gandhi was born into what religion...
Hinduism
Define polytheistic
Belief in multiple Gods
Who is the founder of Buddhism?
Siddhartha Gautama aka Buddha
Define caste system...
a social class you are born into
Name two cultural differences between the British and Indians
Ex. Religion - Christianity vs Hinduism
How did Gandhi die...
He was assassinated by a Hindu nationalist
Define reincarnation.
cycle of birth, life and death
Define non-theistic.
Do not believe in any gods.
Follow a teaching.
Explain at least THREE castes in the caste system.
Bhramin/Priests
Warriors, Administrators
Merchants, Farmers
Laborers
Untouchables
British India split into two countries,...
Pakistan & India
Name THREE examples of non-violent protest...
March
Boycott
Hunger strike
Name two beliefs Hindus and Buddhists have in common...
karma & reincarnation
What sacred text did the Buddhist follow...
Tripitaka
What sacred text do Hindus follow...
The Vedas
Why did Gandhi lead the Salt March in 1930
to oppose British tax on salt
How old was Gandhi when he died?
78
Name two ideas/beliefs the Aryans brought to the Indus Valley Civilization.
Sanskrit & caste system
The ultimate goal for Buddhists is...
to reach Nirvana, a state of enlightenment (happiness & peace)
The ultimate goal for Hindus is...
Moksha, stopping the cycle of reincarnation
Name FIVE items the British were interested in trading with India
ivory, gold, silk, dyes, spices
Name THREE goals Gandhi had...
India's independence from the British
Solve conflict between Muslims & Hindus
Equality for the Untouchables
Define Nationalism.
people should be loyal to those with whom they share common history & customs