Rise of Buddhism
Define Ahimsa
means, "nonviolence."
What is a deity?
A god or goddess.
How long is 5 centuries?
500 years.
What is the most popular religion in India today?
Hinduism
Name the two most popular religions in Ancient India.
Buddhism and Hinduism.
Who is Siddhartha Gautama?
AKA Buddha, a prince who gave up his wealth and position to try to understand the meaning of life.
Which king taxed land and crops?
Chandragupta Maurya
The family that took over after Asoka died?
The Guptas.
Where is Buddhism popular?
Asia, Western Europe, and the United States.
King that used spies?
Chandragupta Maurya.
Define nirvana?
the end of suffering
Who is Asokra?
The greatest Maurya King. Also, Chandragupta's grandson.
Name 1 type of art that flourished under Chandra Gupta II.
- temples
- murals
-statues
Who did Mohandas Gandhi influence and why?
He influenced Martin Luther King Jr. by inspiring him to lead nonviolent protests to gain rights for African Americans.
True or false: Indian literature and art shaped other cultures?
TRUE
Define Dharma.
Buddha's collected teachings.
Name one of Asoka's accomplishments
Construction, freedom of worship, Buddhist practices, nonviolent approach
Explain how math was important in Ancient India. At least 2 examples.
Examples:
Invented numerical system
developed decimal system
invented the symbol 0
Pi
Name for Arabic numerals.
Hindu-Arabic numerals.
What continent is India in?
Asia