Geography
This mountain range, separating India from the rest of Asia has the highest peaks in the world.
What are the Himalayan Mountains?
This is the name of the social class system in ancient India.
What is the Caste System?
This religion is one of the oldest in the world and began in India.
What is Hinduism?
This man founded Buddhism after reaching enlightenment.
Who is Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha)?
This river is considered sacred in India and is used for bathing and religious rituals.
What is the Ganjes?
People in this lowest caste group were often called this name.
What are Dalit or Untouchables?
Hindus believe in many gods, making this type of belief system.
What is Polytheism?
This term means “enlightenment” or the end of suffering.
What is nirvana?
This desert is located in northwestern India and made travel difficult.
What is the Thar?
This caste was made up of priests and was considered the highest social group.
What are Brahmins?
This is the ultimate goal in Hinduism, meaning release from the cycle of rebirth.
What is Moksha?
These teachings explain the causes of suffering and how to end it.
What are the Four Noble Truths?
These seasonal winds bring heavy rains that are crucial for farming in India.
What are Monsoons?
This concept refers to the duties and responsibilities of a person based on their caste.
What is Dharma?
This cycle of birth, death, and rebirth is central to Hindu beliefs.
What is reincarnation?
This is the path Buddhists follow to reach enlightenment.
What is the Eightfold Path?