This term was used to describe a strict social structure that identified occupations and his or her place in society.
What is the caste system?
100
Name 2 of the Four Noble Truths.
What are:
1. Ordinary life is full of suffering.
2. This suffering is caused by our desire to to satisfy ourselves.
3. The way to end suffering is to end desire of selfish goals.
4. The way to end desire is to follow the Middle Path.
100
Hinduism dates back to this group of people that settled in India after 1500 B.C.
Who are the Aryan people?
100
This group of people founded the earliest cities of India.
Who are the Aryans?
200
There were four major varnas or social classes. This group of people were not even considered to be a part of the caste system.
Who are untouchables?
200
This person is the founder of Buddhism.
Who is Siddhartha Gautama GOW-tuh-muh)?
200
Although there are many gods, these gods are considered to be the three main ones.
Who are:
1. Brahma, the creator
2. Vishnu, the preserver
3. Siva, the destroyer
200
These two civilizations were considered to be major cities in ancient India.
What are Harappa (huh-RA-puh) and Mohenjo (moh-hehn-joh-DAHR-oh)?
300
This is the rebirth of a soul.
What is reincarnation?
300
This group was called Kshatriyas (KSHA- tree uhz) and their occupation was this.
Who are warriors?
300
According to Buddhism, achieving wisdom is the key step to achieving this.
What is nirvana?
300
This divine law requires all people to do their duty or job. It also justifies the privileges of those on the higher end of the the scale as well as giving hope to those at the lower end of the scale.
What is dharma?
300
These mountains are located in India and are the highest mountains in the world!
What are the Himalaya mountains?
400
This force is generated by a person's actions and will determine how the person will be reborn in their next life.
What is karma?
400
This group was in charge of religious ceremonies. They were also at the top of the caste system.
Who are Brahmans?
400
Although Siddhartha had everything and was gong to inherit the throne, he chose to give everything to discover this.
What is the true meaning of life?
400
Define Brahman.
What is the ultimate form of reality or God?
400
The Harrappan economy was based on 2 main occupations.
What is farming and trade?
500
This is the Aryans written language. This was important because people started writing down the oral traditions and legends that have been passed down generation to generation.
What is Sanskrit?
500
This varna, or group of peasants in the caste system made up the bulk of the Indian population.
Who are Sudras (SOO-druhz)?
500
Siddhartha believed in the idea of reincarnation, but rejected this Hindu idea , which made those at the lower end gravitate towards Buddhism.
What is the caste system?
500
This practice helped achieve a union with Brahman.
What is yoga?
500
What was the layout of the Harappa (huh-RA-puh) and Mohenjo (moh-hehn-joh-DAHR-oh) cities? State three facts about how the cities were laid out.
1. Streets ran north/south.
2. Most house had a courtyard and room surrounding it.
3. House were made of mud bricks.
4. House were built square.
5. There were public wells.
6. Bathrooms had advanced drainage system.
7. Household chutes were used to take trash out of houses.
8. The cities were very well organized.