Key Terms 1
Civilization that grew out of the Indus River Valley, beginning of the Indian civilization
Harappan
Gupta society reached its high point with this man’s rule
Chandra Gupta II
Villages in the Arayan society were run by____
Rajas
What are the 4 main divisions found in the Aryan religious texts?
Brahmins (priests), Kshatriyas (rulers), Vaisyas (traders), Sudras (laborers and outsiders)
What is one of the 5 things Sikhs are expected to wear?
Long hair, comb, steel bracelet, sword, underwear
Arayan religious writing
Vedas
Seasonal wind patterns causing wet and dry seasons
Monsoons
The 4 main social divisions in Aryan religious writings
Varnas
What is reincarnation?
Being reborn as something else
What is Mr. C’s favorite chocolate candy?
Reese’s
Social divisions found in the Vedas
Varnas
Military leader who controlled northern India and established an empire
Asoka
Which is not a major god in Hinduism?
Brahma, Vishnu, Siva, Moksha
Moksha
What is karma
The good or bad things you have done that influence your reincarnation
How many noble truths are there in Buddhism?
4
Largest mountains in the world
The Himalayas
Religion founded by Guru Nanak as a blend of other religions
Sikhism
Which numeral did the Indians create/discover?
Zero
What is dharma?
Accepting your position in life as a result of your previous life
How many parts are there in the path to follow to gain wisdom to reach Nirvana in Buddhism
8 (the 8-fold path)
Man who searched for answers outside of Hinduism—founded Buddhism
The term in Buddhism for overcoming desire and reaching perfect peace
Nirvana
Why did civilizations settle near the Indus and Ganges?
Food and water
Who is the founder of Jainism?
Mahavira
Which emperor sent out Buddhist missionaries?
Asoka