Where did the first civilization begin in India?
Along the Indus River
Name the longest river in India.
Ganges River
Who invaded, conquered, and ruled over the Indian people?
Which religion did the Aryan people bring to the Indus people?
Hinduism
Who created the universe?
Brahma
Who protects the universe?
Vishnu
Who is the god of destruction?
Shiva
What is the Festival of Lights called?
Diwali
Name one of the Hindu sacred books.
Rig Veda
Which religion grew out of Hinduism?
Buddhism
Who became Buddha?
Siddharta Guatama
Buddhism is based on whose teachings?
Buddha's
Which King helped spread Buddhism 200 years after Buddha died?
King Asoka
True or False
The Hindus believe in several female and male gods.
True
True or False
Buddha taught his followers to be unkind to humans and animals.
False
What is the symbol of the king's power?
a lion
What was King Asoka before he became a Buddhist?
a warrior
List 2 ways King Asoka helped his people once he became a Buddhist.
built hospitals and dug wells for fresh water
What instrument can Ms. McCormick play?
Kalimba
What is Ms. McCormick's favorite food?
Sushi