Geography
What were the two major rivers in India?
Indus and Ganges
How did the religion begin?
a mix of many beliefs
What do Buddhists follow in order to reach enlightenment and nirvana?
The Eightfold Path
What is the bottom group and who is in it?
Shudras - slaves, laborers, farmers who do not worn land
What country did Buddhism become popular in?
China
What mountain range formed a natural barrier to the north?
Himalayas
What is the term for "how we act now will affect us later"?
karma
How did Buddhism begin?
A prince wanted to find the cause of suffering.
What group is not part of the caste and is still treated badly today?
hi
What body part are the Brahman associated with?
the mouth
What was a positive effect of the mountains?
kept out invaders
What term means "rebirth of the soul"?
reincarnation
What is the practice called when someone sits quietly, breathes deeply, and turns their mind inward?
meditation
What group is at the top of the caste and who is in the group?
Brahman - priests
What body part are the Shudras associated with?
feet
What was a negative effect of the mountains?
made trade, travel, and communication difficult
What is the Hindu practice called in which people meditate and exercise?
yoga
What did Buddha believe was the cause of suffering?
wanting what others have
What group is on the second level and who is in the group?
Kshatriyas - warriors and rulers
What body part are the Vaishyas associated with?
legs
What was a negative effect of the rivers?
flooding destroyed crops
Which god is the creator?
Brahma
What is the goal of Buddhists?
to reach nirvana
What group is on the third level and who is in it?
Vaishyas - merchants, traders, artisans, landowning farmers
What body part are the Kshatriyas associated with?
arms