Geography
A large, distinguishable part of a larger landmass (ex: India)
subcontinent
A level/subgroup within a social class level?
Caste
Ranked like rungs on a ladder; stayed in caste for life; impacted job, family life, marriage, daily activities
Birth name of the Indian religious leader who is credited with creating Buddhism?
Siddhartha Gautama
Major river of early Indian history? (hint: think pre-Arayan arrival)
Indus River
First major Hindu Empire of Indian history?
Gupta Empire
Nutrient rich sediment/soil deposited by flooding, usually along a river
All of the following are sacred texts of Hinduism except ...
Bhagavad-Gita
Maharabharata
Dharma
Rig Veda
Dharma
Briefly explain the Buddhist understanding of karma
actions / decisions in past life that lead to future consequences, especially impacting rebirth
Major city of the IRV Civilization?
Mohenjo-Daro
Seasonal winds ...
Monsoons
Mountain range that isolates modern India from China?
Himalayas
Name the three Hindu gods and their religious role/responsibility
Shiva -- destroyer
Vishnu -- preserver
Brahma -- creater
What is Dharma in Buddhism?
Laws/teachings passed on by the Buddha: Four Noble Truths, Eightfold Path, Middle Way
Hindu name for absolute reality -- creator of the universe / all life and energy
Brahman
The cycle of life is called _______ in India
Samsara
Mountain range that separates modern Pakistan and Afghanistan? Range crossed by Aryan people
Hindu Kush
Explain the concept of karma within Hinduism ...
karma = good and bad actions
Decides whether the soul will be reborn in a better or worse form in the next life
1. People experience suffering / sorrow
2. Suffering / sorrow caused by greed, hatred, and ignorance
3. Freedom from suffering by overcoming causes
4. Practicing the Eightfold Path = way to overcome hatred, greed, and ignorance
Holy River of Hinduism? (hint: eastern most of India's major rivers)
Ganges River
Ashoka was a ruler of which major Indian Empire?
Mauryan Empire
Major body of water off India's north-eastern coastline?
Bay of Bengal
Name the levels of the Hindu social class system -- top to bottom
1. Priests (Brahmins)
2. Rulers / Warriors (Ksatriyas)
3. Merchants / Commoners (Vaisysa)
4. Servants (Sudras)
Name at least four aspects of the Eightfold Path ...
Right ...
View
Resolve
Speech
Conduct
Livelihood
Effort
Mindfulness
Meditation
Other major city of the IRV Civilization?
Harrapa
Escaping the cycle of life is called _________ in Hinduism and ________ in Buddhism?
moksha (Hinduism)
Nirvana (Buddhism)