India 1
India is so big that its sometimes referred to as a
Subcontinent
This river supported the people of ancient India
The Indus River
The largest religion in India today
Hinduism
The process of rebirth is called
Reincarnation
Stamped images that show pictures of animals and humans
Seals
An ancient Indian concept that refers to an action, work, or deed, and its effect or consequences
Karma
What is one reason why Buddhism was able to spread?
The Silk Road, was easy to understand, King Asoka preached its teachings, missionaries, and edicts
The single universal spirit of Hinduism
Brahman
This civilization consisted of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro
Harappan Civilization
According to Hindu belief, what determines whether people will have good or bad karma?
Their choices in life
According to Buddha, how can people avoid the process of reincarnation?
By reaching Nirvana
Siddhartha Gautama became the "Enlightened One" and began this religion
Buddhism
This is the most important language of ancient India
Sanskrit
This is the guideline ancient Indians followed to have good or bad Karma
Dharma
How can one raise their social status
By doing good deeds (following Dharma), having good Karma, and living a life that helps others
A state of perfect peace
Nirvana
Religious books from early Hinduism
The Vedas
What is the highest social status in the Indian caste system or Varnas
Brahmins
What are the three deities or gods that make up Brahman
Brahma, Shiva, and Vishnu
What is the name of the different levels of the caste system or social order of Indian society
Varnas