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First civilization of ancient India.
Harrapans
This empire had the concept of 0 in mathematics, is said to have invented the game of chess, and supported Hinduism as the main religion.
Gupta Empire
The eternal being, created and preserved the world, and is all encompassing.
Brahman
Siddhartha Gautama
These people were considered unclean and were outcasts of society
Untouchables
Why don't we know more about the Harrapans?
Can't read their language.
What was the biggest ancient Indian Empire?
Mauryan
Hindus believe in the cycle of reincarnation. They call it...
Samsara
Goal of Buddhism is to...
Reach Enlightenment or Nirvana
2 major rivers of India
Indus and Ganges
The leaders of the Aryan villages were princes or warlords called...
Rajas
He established the Gupta Empire. He allowed for more delegation instead of direct manipulation.
Chandra Gupta I
The most important religious texts are...
The Vedas
Suffering
India is sometimes referred to as a ____________ because it is a peninsula and protected by mountains on its northern boarder.
Sub-continent
Another name for the social class system the Aryans brought to India is called...
The Caste System
One of the strongest leaders of the Mauryan Empire, this individual expanded the boarders first and then turned to domestic issues later, including his pillars of laws.
Ashoka
Who is the founder of Hinduism?
We don't know
According to Buddhism, what causes suffering?
Desires
Priests.
Brahmins
Other than Harappa, what was the other carefully planed city?
Mohenjo Daro
Founder of the Mauryan Empire.
Chandragupta Maurya
The goal of Hinduism is to achieve...
Moksha
To end suffering you must end desires. To end desires you must follow...
The Eightfold Path
The feet of Brahman, this varna includes the laborers or farmers.
Sudras