Hinduism
What is the belief that your actions affect your future?
Karma
Who is Siddhartha Gautama?
The Buddha, the founder of Buddhism
What religion did Ashoka follow?
Buddhism
Why is the Gupta Empire called a "Golden Age"?
Because it was a time of great achievements in art, science, and literature
Which king was known as ugly?
Ashoka
What is the belief in being reborn after death called?
Reincarnation
According to Buddhism, all life contains _________
Suffering
What apparently "changed" Ashoka into a peaceful ruler?
The violence of the Kalinga war
What important number did Gupta mathematicians help develop?
The number zero
What is the most popular religion in India today?
Hinduism
What is Dharma in Hinduism?
A person’s religious and moral duties
What is the final goal of Buddhism?
To reach Nirvana, or to escape the cycle of suffering.
What are the large stone pillars that Ashoka used to spread his messages?
Edicts.
What religion did Gupta leaders follow?
Hinduism
What is the ancient written language of India used in Hindu texts?
Sanskrit
What is "Brahman" in Hinduism?
The one universal spirit, a combination of all Hindu gods.
What god(s) do Buddhists worship?
They do not worship a god.
How did Ashoka's rule help Buddhism spread?
He sent missionaries to teach Buddhism in other lands.
How did Gupta leaders treat those who followed other religions?
They accepted all religions.
Why did people in ancient India settle near the Indus River and the Ganges River?
This was where farming was possible, and trade could happen
How is a person's caste decided in Hinduism?
By their karma from their past lives.
How do Buddhists believe that people can stop suffering?
By giving up desires, or following "the Eightfold Path"
Propaganda
This is the most famous Gupta poet and playwright
Kalidasa
Which mountain range forms a natural barrier to the north of India?
The Himalayas