Ancient India Religion
Hinduism has more than one god. What is the term that means "more than one god?"
Polytheistic
What is the first Noble Truth of Buddhism?
All life involves suffering
What are the 4 sacred texts of Hinduism called?
What are the Vedas?
Part of a continent, large land mass
Subcontinent
A Hindu social class system you are born into and determined by your job
Caste System
Who started the religion of Buddhism?
Siddhartha Gautama
What is the second noble truth of Buddhism?
All suffering is caused by our desires.
The name of the Hindu's written language
What is Sanskrit?
What were the seasonal winds called that impacted the Indus Valley Civilization?
Monsoons
What group of common workers is at the bottom of the caste system
Sudras
If all Hindu rules were followed, a person could be reborn into a higher caste. What is this called?
reincarnation
What is the third noble truth of Buddhism?
We can end suffering by giving up selfish desires.
The real name of the Buddha.
Siddhartha Gutama
The most fertile area in India
These people were not even on the caste system and had no place in Indian society.
Who are the Untouchables?
If you do your ___, you will have good ___.
dharma
karma
What is the 4th noble truth of Buddhism?
We can overcome desires by following the Eightfold Path.
A state of perfect happiness and peace
What is Nirvana?
Name the two ancient cities during the Indus River Valley Civilization
Mohenjo Daro and Harrappa
Who are the Kshatriyas?
Warriors / rulers
The three most important Hindu gods?
Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva
What is the name of Buddha's guide for living a good life?
The Eight-Fold Path?
Name the top of the caste system group who were priests?
Brahmins
Which mountain range acted as a natural barrier and separated India from China?
Himalayan Mountains
Who are the Vaisyas on the caste system?
Merchants / farmers