Mystery of the Indus
The ancient Indus valley civilization was located in what country?
India
The Hindu god who protects the world?
Vishnu
The Hindu festival of lights?
Diwali
What was Buddha when he was a boy?
A prince.
King Asoka conquered many countries and created a great what?
Empire
The ancient Indus Valley civilization was located on what continent?
Asia
The Hindu god of destruction with a third eye on his forehead?
Shiva
The goddess being honored with Diwali?
Lakshmi
By telling Jataka tale.
How did King Asoka feel about his great victories?
He felt sad about the destruction caused by his victory.
What did the Aryans use to invade the Indus valley?
Chariots
The Hindus believe that this god created the world. He has four faces to see in every direction.
Brahma
On Diwali, Hindus celebrate by lighting these filled with oil.
Clay bowls.
What did the Buddha seek?
True Happiness.
What did the monk tell King Asoka to do with his power and wealth?
Help people.
Ancient cities often developed and grew near what?
Rivers
The most important holy books in Hinduism?
Vedas
Lakshmi likes everything clean and tidy or dirty and messy.
Clean and tidy, people get ready for Diwali by cleaning their homes.
What was Buddha's name before he became The Buddha?
Prince Siddhartha
What animal became the symbol of King Asoka's power and good deeds?
A lion.
Objects, such as statues and jewelry, made by people a long time ago.
Artifacts
The Ganges is the Hindu's holy what?
River
Why do people put lighted bowls in the ganges River?
They hope Laskmi will see the lights and grant them good luck.
What did Prince Siddhartha become under the Tree of Wisdom?
The Enlightened One
Why is King Asoka remembered?
He built hospitals and roads for the people in his kingdom.