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Indus and Ganges River Valleys
Hinduism in Ancient India
The Beginnings of Buddhism
Empires of Ancient India
Random India Facts
100
Strong winds that blow across the region at certain times of the year. In the winter in India, this causes it to be very dry. In the summer in India, this causes heavy rain that drenches the plains and river valleys daily.
What are monsoons?
100
The one way in which Hinduism differs from the other major religions.
What is it has no single founder?
100
A Hindu prince that witnessed suffering and death. This prince wondered why there was so much misery and pain in the world and decided to find the answer, which led to the beginnings of Buddhism.
Who is Gautama?
100
Chandragupta was the founder of this empire.
What is the Maurya Empire?
100
This is the seventh largest country in area.
What is India?
200
Another name for a fortress.
What is a citadel?
200
Hinduism resulted when this culture and Indian cultures blended.
What is Aryan culture?
200
Buddha taught that the cure for human suffering was to do this.
What is to give up selfish desires?
200
Chandragupta did not gain wealth just for himself. Although his rule was harsh, he did various things to improve his empire. This was one improvement.
What is... - new irrigation systems to bring water to farmers - cleared forests to produce more food - promoted crafts and mining - created a vast network of roads for traders to exchange goods with foreign lands - brought order and peace
200
India's equivalent to the USA's president is this.
What is a prime minister?
300
These two physical features limited contact between India and the rest of the ancient world.
What are mountains and oceans.
300
According to the Hindu belief of reincarnation, this happens to faithful followers.
What is being born into a higher position?
300
To try to avoid suffering, Buddhists follow this.
What is following the Middle Way? By reaching nirvana, Buddhists escape the cycle of reincarnation and find everlasting peace.
300
Another word for changing beliefs.
What is convert?
300
This is a white marble mausoleum that is 171 meters in height.
What is the Taj Mahal?
400
Unlike most other cities of the time, Mohenjo-Daro had this special feature to carry waste from homes and public buildings away from the city.
What is a drainage system?
400
This is the representation of a Hindu god or goddess in human or animal form.
What is an avatar?
400
Double jeopardy!! These are two countries that Buddhism has spread to.
What are Japan, Korea, China, Tibet, and Vietnam?
400
This ruler was considered one of India's greatest leaders because he thought of his people as his children.
Who is Asoka?
400
This is a prominent building located in Punjab, India. It was built by the fifth Sikh guru, Guru Arjun, in the 16th Century.
What is the Golden Temple?
500
Double Jeopardy!! Compare your life today with life in Mohenjo-Daro. Describe one similarity and one difference.
Answers may vary.
500
Triple Jeopardy!! These are the names of the three main Hindu gods and their responsibilities.
What are... Vishnu - concerned of the welfare of human beings Shiva - very powerful and responsible for both the creative and destructive forces of the universe Shakti - plays a role in human life and is both kind and cruel (a destroyer and a creator)
500
This is one reason why Buddhism was accepted in so many cultures outside of India.
What is that it teaches that all people are equal and that if people follow the Buddha's path, their suffering will end.
500
Double jeopardy!! This is one similarity and one difference between Chandragupta and his grandson, Asoka.
Similarity: - both rulers were strong - brought order and peace to their people - in the early years of his rule, Asoka was warlike like his grandfather Differences: - Asoka embraced Buddhism and was concerned about his people's welfare - Chandragupta ruled harshly
500
This is the singer who sings "Ganesh is Fresh"
Who is MC Yogi?