HINDUISM
This key concept in Hinduism refers to one's moral and ethical duties.
What is dharma?
This prince founded Buddhism.
Who is Siddhartha Gautama?
This ancient Indian system of social classes divides society into four primary groups
What is the caste system?
In the traditional caste system of India, this highest caste was made up of priests and scholars responsible for religious rituals and teachings
Who are the Brahmin?
All human suffering is caused by this.
What is desire?
The summer and winter winds which bring rains to the Indian sub-continent.
What are monsoon winds?
This method, practiced by ancient Indian healers, involves the use of medicinal plants and natural remedies to treat a wide range of ailments
What is herbal medicine?
In Hinduism, this term refers to the ultimate escape from the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth, achieved through living a perfectly good, moral life.
What is moksha?
Central to Buddhism, these teachings outline the nature of suffering and its causes.
What are the Four Noble Truths?
Ancient Indian mathematicians developed these, revolutionizing mathematics and replacing Roman numerals
What are Hindu-Arabic numerals?
In the ancient Indian caste system, this caste, made up of warriors and rulers, was responsible for protection and governance
Who are the Kshatriya?
The collection of sacred books of the Hindu faith.
What are the Vedas?
The ultimate goal of Buddhism; the highest level of inner peace
What is Nirvana?
Ancient Indian doctors pioneered the practice of this, which involves the removal of diseased tissue, often using sharp instruments
What is surgery?
In the traditional caste system, this caste was responsible for agriculture, trade, and commerce, and was considered the economic backbone of society
Who are the Vaisya
What is karma?
This sacred text of Buddhism
What is the Tripitaka
Large body of water located South of India
What is the Indian Ocean?
This ancient Indian mathematical term allowed us to further understand place value.
What is the decimal system?