India
Name 2 rivers of India
Indus and Ganges
The 2 cities found in the Indus Valley Civilization
Mohenjo-Darro & Harappa
The founder of Buddhism is _______________ ___________.
Siddhartha Gautama
How many founders does Hinduism have?
0
The belief of Ahimsa is a belief in __________ that both Hindu's and Buddhist follow.
Non violence
This spreading out of the Jewish people was called ________.
Diaspora
The zone in the Indian Subcontinent where fertile rivers are located
Northern Plain
Core teachings of Buddhism that state that suffering exists, has a cause, can end, and there is a path to end it is: ____________
4 noble truths
The ultimate goal of existence in Hinduism is defined as achieving __________
Moksha
the rebirth of the soul in another bodily form is known as _________
Reincarnation
Name 3 zones of the Indian subcontinent.
Northern plain, the dry decan and the coastal plains
Indus Valley is in present day ________
Pakistan
The final goal of Buddhism is ________, defined as _______________
Nirvana or union with the universe and release from the cycle of rebirth.
Hindu’s believe that you can achieve moksha through obeying _____________
Law's of Karma
To Hindu’s, every person has an essential self known as ______
Atman
Oldest religion in the world
Hinduism
Aryans created the _________, defined as their religious teachings which were memorized and recited over time.
Veda
The _________ _______ is one of the oldest symbols of Buddhism,
dharma wheel
Moksha represents having _____ with Brahman
Union
Fixed social structure individuals are born into is known as _______
Caste
Energy centers in the body that are believed to affect health and well-being.
(This answer is not in your notes. Hint: Naruto and Avatar the Airbender)
Chalkra
Indus people viewed certain animals as sacred, which may have influenced Hindu beliefs. This idea was known as the ________ of animals, meaning that they had a ________ ________ for them.
Veneration & special regard
the religious and moral duties of an individual is known as ____________
Dharma
At the top of the hierarchy in Ancient Indian society are the _________
Brahmins (Priests/Intellectuals)
Name the occupation for each class in Indian Society according to the Rig Veda. (Hint: pg. 66)
Brahmins - ______
Kshatriyahs- ______
Vaisyas- ______
Sudras- ______
Brahmins - Priests
Kshatriyahs- Warriors
Vaisyas- Farmers/Herders/Merchants
Sudras- Laborers/Servants