Geography
River where Harrapa was founded around 2600 BC
Indus River
3rd largest religion in the world
Hinduism
In Buddhism a state of perfect peace and happiness
Nirvana
Name for an Aryan prince
Raja
Universal spirit worshipped by Hindus
Brahaman
Mountain range on India's northern border
Himalayans
Who was Siddhartha Gautma?
Founder of Buddhism
In Hinduism when one is released from reincarnation and becomes one with Brahman
Moksha
Name for a teacher
Guru
Ruler of Mauryan empire
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Chandra Gupta Maury
Subcontinent
According to Hinduism, one's duty in life
Dharma
A person who travels to a holy land or place
Pilgrim
people in the warrior class of the Hindu Varna (caste) system
Vaisyas
Religion that does not worship a supreme being and believes in treating all living things with respect
Jainism
Brahmaputra, Indus, Ganges
3 important rivers in India
What are the Vedas?
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Sacred texts
Name for the 4 social classes in the Hindu caste system
Varnas
The Vedas were written in this language
Sanskrit
Buddhas believe the only way to find truth is to give up what?
Worldly desires
Name of large plain in south central India
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Deccan Plain
What is the lowest Varna in the Hindu caste system?
The Untouchables
People who migrated on India around 1500 BC
Aryans
Section of the epic Mahabharata
Bhagavad Gita
Name of ruler during India's "Golden Age."
Samudra Gupta