Buddhism
Hinduism
Vocab
Ashoka
Fun Facts
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Where did Buddhism originate from?

Buddhism developed in India from Hinduism.

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How can you reach the goal of Hinduism?

Living a good life and having good Karma.

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What is Sanskrit?

An ancient Indian language, still used today.

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What is Ashoka real name?

Ashoka Maurya or Ashoka Vardhana

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What main religions came from India?

Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism

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How is Buddhism similar to Hinduism?

Buddhism and Hinduism both share of belief in reincarnation doing good deeds and Karma.

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What is the main goal of Hinduism?

The goal is Moksha

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What is Hinduism?

Worlds oldest religion that originated in India, stayed in India.

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How did Ashoka spread Buddhism?

Ashoka spread Buddhism in South Asia, Srilanka, and Greece.

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What is the Indus Valley civilization MOSTLY known for?

World's first known flushable toilets, sewage systems.

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What was the purpose of Buddhism?

Buddhism was made as a need to break away from the caste system. Buddhism believes everyone is equal.

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How long ago was Hinduism created?

Over 4,000 years ago, it is the worlds oldest religions.

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What is Vaisyas?

Merchants, landowners, and farmers.

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Why did Ashoka practice Dharma?

After Ashoka witness the aftermath of the Kalinga War.

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What accomplishments did Ancient India make in math?

Created the base-10 system which is still used commonly today.

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What was the real name of the real Buddha?

His name was Siddartha Gautama.

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What is the most sacred animals in Hinduism? 

The cow.

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What is monsoon?

Seasonal shift in wind direction that brings wet and dry periods to a region.

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Name all the places Ashoka unified?

Afghanistan to Bangladesh
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What games did Ancient Indians invent?

Chess (Chaturanga) and snakes and ladders

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How many days did the Buddha lasted?

The Buddha fasted for 6 days and at the end he became enlightened.

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Where did Hinduism originate from?

Evolved through Indo-Ayrans.

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What is Brahman?

The supreme, universal spirit or creative force in Hinduism.

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How many people did Ashoka kill in the Kalinga war?

100,000 or one lakh

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What ore did Ancient India mine?

Ancient India was the first to mine diamonds.