Ancient India
Dumbfounding Definitions
Physical Geography
Hinduism
Buddhism
100
What are the names of the two cities of ancient India?
Harappa & Mohenjo Daro
100
Define Atman
Soul
100
What is the tallest mountain in the world?
Mount Everest
100
Hindus created a Caste System called the......
Varnas
100
What is the name of the young Hindu prince who set out to find enlightenment?
Siddhartha
200
What is the name of the river that was so important to ancient India?
The Indus River
200
Define Reincarnation
The process of rebirth
200
What is the name of the huge mountain chain in northern India?
The Himalayas
200
What is the lowest social division in Hinduism?
The Untouchables
200
MUSIC TRIVIA!!!! NAME THIS SONG!!!!
"JUST THE WAY YOU ARE" - Bruno Mars
300
We dont know what happened but the Harappan civilzation ended. What group of people migrated south and took their place?
The Aryans
300
Define Karma
The effects that good or bad actions have on a person's soul
300
What is the name of the Sea to the west of India?
The Arabian Sea
300
MUSIC TRIVIA!!! NAME THIS SONG!!!!
"JUST A DREAM" By Nelly
300
True or false: Buddhism was created before Hinduism
False
400
What was the most important language in ancient India?
Sanskrit
400
Define Nirvana
The state of perfect peace
400
What is the name of the river in India where it is believed one can wash off "bad karma" by bathing in it?
The Ganges
400
What is the main spirit that all Hindus belive in?
Brahman
400
Buddha's teaching were four guiding principles known as.....
The Four Noble Truths
500
Name 2 things that made Harappan city so advanced
Towering Fortresses for defense, Brick Streets, Workshops, Markets, Houses, Sewer systems, Indoor Plumbing
500
Define Dharma
Accepting your place in the world without complaint
500
MUSIC TRIVIA!!!!! NAME THIS SONG! :)
"FIREWORK" By Katy Perry
500
Hindus believe that people's souls are reincarnated several times with the ultimate goal of becoming one with.....
The spirit Brahman
500
The Buddha said that people can over ignorance and desire be follwing the _______ _______ _______.
Eight Fold Path
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