To reach spiritual purity by rejecting all violence. They aim to protect every living creature
What is Jains
100
The biggest city,with more than 19 million people, is the Indian city of....
What is Mumbai
100
A large, long-necked Indian lute with movable frets, played with a wire pick
What is a Sitar
100
A Hindu caste or distinctive social group of which there are thousands throughout India
What is Jati
200
Opposed violence in all forms. Protested British rule using nonviolent civil disobedience. Held strikes and boycotted British goods.
What is Mohandas Gandhi
200
After centuries of prosperity, The _____ ______ civilization declined between 1700 B.C and 1500 B.C.
What is Indus Valley
200
A long, rectangular piece of cloth that is draped gracefully around the body.
What is Sari
200
Founded in the early 1500s. It teaches belief in one God and stresses doing good as the way to escape the cycle of reincarnation and join with God.
What is Sikhism
300
An Indian prince named Siddhartha Gautama, who renounced his wealth and social position.
What is Buddha
300
Terrorists from this country have carried out attacks in India.
What is Kashmir
300
Written about 100 B.C. Is very long- about 88,000 verses. It describes a great war for control of an Indian kingdom about 1000 years earlier.
What is Mahabharata
300
In Hinduism, is the unchanging reality amidst and beyond the world", which "cannot be exactly defined".
What is Brahman
400
The most famous Mauryan ruler that brought much of the subcontinent under his control
What is Asoka
400
A spring festival also known as the festival of colors or the festival of love. An ancient Hindu religious festival which has become popular with non-Hindus in many parts of South Asia.
What is Holi
400
Buddhist centers of prayer and study
What is dzongs
400
Pakistan’s official language.
What is Urdu
500
The greatest Mogul ruler, added new lands to the empire, lowered taxes, and supported the arts. He brought peace to his empire by treating all of his people fairly.
What is Akbar
500
Official Language is Bengali
What is Bangladesh
500
Built a string of trading posts along the coasts, with forts to protect themselves.
What is East Indian Company
500
A state of endless peace and joy. This represents the final goal of Buddhism.