Hinduism is what type of religion? (Monolithic or Polytheistic)
Polytheistic
The first ruler of the Mauryan dynasty
Chandragupta
What is the sacred text of Hinduism called?
Vedas
A piece of land surrounded by water on almost all sides
Peninsula
Name of this important Ancient Indian Leader
Buddha
Who started the religion of Buddhism?
Siddhartha Gautama
Chandra Gupta's son continued the Mauryan empire. _________was the man of peace, hated killings, and spread Buddhism throughout India.
Asoka
What was their written language called?
Sanskrit
What was the seasonal flooding called that impacted the Indus Valley Civilization?
Monsoons
The ___ or prince created their own small kingdoms.
Rajas
If all Hindu rules were followed, a person could be reborn into a higher caste. What is this called?
reincarnation
Name an Empire of Ancient India
Gupta, Mauryan, Aryans
After flooding _________ created fertile land adjacent to the rivers.
What is silt?
India is on what continent?
Asia
These people had no place in society.
Untouchables
If you do your ___, you will have good ___.
dharma
karma
The Gupta Empire was a golden age due to
outstanding achievements
Dividing people into four fixed social classes is called.
Caste System
Name one of India's important water source.
The Indus, the Ganges, and the Brahmaputra.
Name two major Ancient India cities
Dehli, New Delhi, Mohenjo-Daro, Harappa
Who is the supreme god in Hinduism?
Brahman
During the Gupta Empire, there were major advancements. Name two advancements or achievements
Science, Math
A state of perfect happiness and peace
Nirvana
Which mountain range acted as a natural barrier and separated India from China?
Himalayan Mountains
What mathematical concept, developed by ancient Indian mathematicians, refers to the number system we use today?
The concept of Zero