Unit 3 Vocabulary
a strong wind that brings heavy rain to southern Asia in the summer
monsoon
Because of its large size and its position in relation to large masses of land and water, India is called a
subcontinent
The discovery of a scale, stone weights, and a marked rod suggests that the people of Mohenjodaro had...
uniform ways to measure.
To certain Hindus, the soul, or atman, is a part of
Brahman
Who was Siddhartha Gautama?
the prince who became the Buddha
What was the main achievement of the Maurya family?
to unify India
a flat area of land that is elevated, or raised, above the land around it
plateau
Farmers in the Deccan Plateau use the iron-rich black soil principally to raise
cotton
A war game played in ancient India is thought to be an early form of
chess
Hindus believe that acquiring good karma is needed to
achieve freedom from the cycle of rebirth.
According to Buddhist tradition, what happened to the Buddha’s mother before he was born?
She dreamed about a white elephant.
Which experience led to a deep change in Ashoka’s values?
seeing a very bloody battle
a class, or group, in Hindu society
caste
Which phrase best describes the Eastern and Western Ghats: fertile plains or mountain ranges?
mountain ranges
Archaeologists found a structure that was 39 feet long and 8 feet deep, with a well nearby and a drain along one side. How was it likely used?
or bathing
The festival of Diwali, which begins the Hindu New Year, celebrates
the victory of good over evil.
Why had the Buddha not learned about suffering as a child?
His father protected him.
What were constructed along trade routes for the travelers to cook and drink?
wells
a belief found in Hinduism and other Indian traditions that a person has a duty or obligation to live an honorable life
dharma
Much of the water in the Indus, Ganges, and Brahmaputra rivers comes from
melting ice in the mountains.
Part of Mohenjodaro was raised and surrounded by a wall. Why?
Protection from enemies
Which animal became a symbol for the Hindu belief in reverence for life?
the cow
Where did the Buddha discover the basic truths for living?
under the Bodhi tree
Which achievement of the Gupta Empire most encouraged long-distance trade?
well-built roads
According to Buddhism, a person who gives up worldly pleasures
ascetic
What two physical features lie on either side of the Deccan Plateau?
Hint: It's not a gnat.
the Western and Eastern Ghats
What evidence showed that Mohenjodaro had an advanced sewer system?
a network of drains and clay pipes
Why did Mahatma Gandhi criticize the caste system's ideas of discrimination?
The caste system did not align with Hindu teachings.
The teachings of "right understanding," "right action," and "right concentration" are part of the
Eightfold Path
The famous ancient paintings in a Buddhist monastery at Ajanta were painted on the....
walls of caves