Key vocab
Because it is geographically separated from Asia, India is considered one of these
Subcontinent
The system that requires Hindus to remain in the social class they were born in for their entire lives
The caste system
The collection of ancient texts that are the foundation of Hinduism
The Vedas
Buddhism is based on this prince’s teachings
Siddhartha Gautama
These mountain ranges provided India with protection against enemies and colder weather
Himalayas and Hindu Kush
These strong winds bring rain for agriculture
Monsoons
When Hindus follow this they live an honorable life and get good karma
Dharma
Hindus believe that this supreme force is always creating and destroying the universe in the form of multiple Gods
Brahman
The balance between extreme lifestyles of great wealth and absolute poverty.
“middle way”
The two great centers of the Indus Valley civilization
Harappa and Mohenjodaro
Millions of Hindus make this, a sacred journey, to the Ganges River every year
Pilgrimage
The concept that the good and evil done in one life determines what happens to one’s soul in the next life
Karma
The basic principles of Buddhism that state life is full of suffering because people want things
The Four Noble Truths
The basic principles of Buddhism that state life is full of suffering because people want things
The Four Noble Truths
This empire first unified India and created a strong central government
The Mauryan Empire
The Guptas formed many of these bonds to maintain their large empire
Alliances
They are often abused and mistreated and although discrimination against them is illegal, it still occurs today
Untouchables or Outcastes
They are often abused and mistreated and although discrimination against them is illegal, it still occurs today
Untouchables
By following this, Buddhists can end suffering and reach nirvana
The Eightfold Path
He is responsible for the spread of Buddhism throughout Asia
Ashoka
Siddhartha tried becoming this first before finding the “middle way”
An ascetic
Hindus must do this to escape samara and reach moksha
They must follow their dharma and get good karma to achieve moksha
The most important Hindu holiday
Diwali
After meditating under the Bodhi tree, Siddhartha became the “awakened one” or the …
Buddha
This empire ruled during the “golden age” of India
Gupta Empire