The Vedas
What does "Veda" mean?
Knowledge
How long could one persons education go on for?
48 years
Was education important for women?
Yes
What were the 4 most famous ancient Indian colleges?
University of Nalanda, Takshasila University, Vikramshila, and Vallabhi
What were some of the 64 art form ancient Indians had?
Dance, music, jewel making, sculpture, agriculture, and medical sciences
How long did it take to master only one Veda?
12 years
What are some examples of the subjects of study?
Arithmetic, military sciences, law, performing arts, architecture, and the most important to them, physical labor
What were women trained in?
Housekeeping, dance, and music
What was Nalanda University known for?
Its Catholic and cosmopolitan character, also its logic
What were the two education systems?
The Vedic system, and Buddhist system
What were Vedas?
The laws and sacred texts of Hinduism
Were they taught individually or in groups?
Both, they were taught in groups, but also individually based on their own strengths
Did girls have an Upanyana ceremony once they left home to go live with the teacher?
Yes, they did
What was Takshasila University known for?
Its medical school
Did the Vedic and Buddhist education systems have the same subjects of study?
No, they weren't the exact same, but had some similar subjects of study
Were Vedas taught to women?
Yes, but they were limited to religious songs and poems
What were the three steps to education?
The first was listening to the teacher, the second was thinking about what the teacher said, and the last was reflecting on what you learned
What were the two groups of educated women?
Sadyodwahas, who studied until they got married, and Brahmavadinis, who studied throughout their life
What was Vallabhi University known for?
Law, medicine, and economics
What were some of the Vedic subjects of study?
Grammar, history, logic, and reasoning
What were the four Vedas?
Rig Veda, Sama Veda, Yajur Veda, and Atharva Veda
What was the main aim of ancient Indian education?
Building a persons character, mastering the art of self control, and taking forward ancient culture
Who were some notable Vedic and Upanishad women scholars?
Apala, Indrani, Ghosha, Lopamudra, Gargi, and Maitreyi
What was Vikramshila University famous for?
Tantric Buddhism, which is a tradition that focuses on mystical practices and concepts as a path to enlightenment
What were some of the Buddhist subjects of study?
The three Pitakas, Vinaya, Abhidhamma, and Sutta. The Pitakas were the Buddhist scriptures