Early Civilizations
Name of the first civilization in India
Indus Valley Civilization
The source of creation and truth in Hindu theology; the name of the Godhead
Brahman
This instrument's black and white keys operate tiny hammers that strike strings to produce music
Piano
Founder of Buddhism
Siddhartha Gautama
This is the name of Ms. Nugent's cat
Sassy
The Teaching of the Elders
Theravada
The empire that conquered India in the 320s BC
Mauryan Empire
India's strict social hierarchy
Caste system
Deeds lead to effects
Karma
This stringed instrument's name, ironically, means "little"
Cello
"There is... " (The First Noble Truth)
Suffering
This is where Mr. Ryan lives
Hawaii
The Great Vehicle
Mahayana
Ashoka converted to this religion
Buddhism
People group that migrated into India and set the foundations of Indian civilization
Aryans
The soul in Hindu theology
Atman
Chinese "fiddle" with two strings; a common sight in public parks
Erhu
"Suffering is caused by..." (The Second Noble Truth)
Desire
This is the name of Mr. James' son
Eomer
Followers of Theravada Buddhism often become these
Monks
Ashoka inscribed his edicts on these
Pillars
Written language of the Aryans
Sanskrit
Teaching, way of life, order, law
Dharma
The largest member of the brass family; a common sight in marching bands
Tuba
"The end of suffering is..." (The Third Noble Truth)
Nirvana
This teacher has a pet Cane Corso—a kind of Italian mastiff
Miss Belinda
Main form of Buddhism practiced in China, Korea, and Japan
Mahayana
Founder of the Mauryan Empire
Chandragupta Maurya
Sacred writings of Hinduism
Vedas
Rebirth of the soul as another living thing
Reincarnation
This stringed instrument produced a twanging sound and is commonly used in American folk and country music
Banjo
The practices of Buddhism to reach enlightenment
Eightfold Path
This high school teacher has a twin
Ms. Lytle or Mr. Franks
Someone who could reach nirvana, but chooses to help others instead
Bodhisattva
According to Ashoka, even these "Greek-like" rulers in the Middle East, Africa, and Europe followed his Dharma
Hellenistic