Hinduism
What country has the most followers of Hinduism?
India
How did Siddhartha Gautama become enlightened?
Meditation
What sacred writings describe the early history of the Israelites?
The Torah
What made the Hittite military so powerful?
Iron Technology
What was the most effective way of transporting goods in the ancient world?
Via waterways
What is Jainism?
A religion that preaches strict non-violence.
Where did Siddhartha become the Buddha?
Under the Bodhi Tree.
What role did Abraham play in early Jewish history?
He was the father of the Jewish people or he was the founder of Judaism.
Name three Indo-European languages.
Most European, and South Asian languages
What was the most lasting contribution of the Phoenicians?
The Phoenician alphabet
What is the religious importance of the Ganges River?
It is said to be touched by two gods, and will wash some of your bad karma away.
How did Buddhism primarily spread?
Trade
What King turned Israel into a trading empire?
King Solomon
What is the caste system?
A rigid social hierarchy found in Indian society through much of their history.
What was a key role of women in Minoan society?
They held central roles in religious organizations.
What is Brahman?
A world soul that contains and unites all atmans.
What is the term for the release from selfishness and pain?
Nirvana
How did the Babylonian Captivity end? By what empire and what ruler?
When the Persians conquered Babylon, King Cyrus the Great
Where did the Indo-Europeans come from, this can be answered in geographic terms or stating the country that is in that location in the modern day.
North of the Caucus Mountains, Southern Russia
What legendary voyage did the Phoenicians do on that wouldn't be repeated for nearly 2000 years.
Circumnavigating Africa
Name two Hindu Gods?
Shiva, Vishnu, Brahma. Others
Name the four noble truths in order.
The truth of suffering, the truth of the cause of suffering, the truth of the end of suffering, the truth of the path that leads to the end of suffering.
How was Israel split into two kingdoms? What kingdom was in the north and south?
The Kingdom of Israel to the north, the Kingdom of Judah to the South
What group of people brought the Varnas to India?
The Aryans
The island of Crete