Buddhism
Where did Buddhism originate?
India
Define polytheistic.
the belief in multiple gods
The lowest caste system in India...
the Untouchables
What European country took control of India in 1760...
Great Britain
Gandhi was born into what religion?
Hinduism
What sacred text do the Buddhist use...
The Tripitaka
What sacred text does the Hindu religion use...
The Vedas
The Aryans introduced the Indus Valley Civilization to...
sanskrit & caste system
The British killed over 400 people and injured 1,200 Indians outside of a temple.. in _________________
How many miles did Gandhi march to the sea?
240 miles
Who is the founder of Buddhism? Full name (200 points) He is also known as... (100 points)
Siddhartha Guatama aka Buddha
Hinduism is the _________ most practiced religion in the world.
THIRD
Define caste system
a social class you are born into
What trading goods were the British interested in India...name at least 3
ivory, gold, spices, silks, dyes...
Name three examples of non-violence / civil disobedience
economic boycott, hunger strike, non-violent protest (marches), speeches, etc.
the enlightened one
Define reincarnation.
a cycle of birth, life and death
Name 2 similarities and 2 differences between Martin Luther King Jr. and Mohandas Gandhi
- practiced non-violence
- assassinated
- Indian/African-American
- Hindu/Christian
etc.
British India was split into two different countries... (200 points)
Why did they split? (200 points)
Pakistan and India
Religious differences.. Hindus remained in India & Muslims moved to Bangladesh and Pakistan
Who did Gandhi die... who assassinated him? (200 points)
Why? (200 points)
a Hindu nationalist
was unhappy about his stance to help muslims
The ultimate goal for Buddhist is...
Nirvana
The ultimate goal for Hindus is...
Moksha
How well do you know your teacher... Where was Miss Castelan born? What year?
NYC 1998
Define nationalism...
people should be loyal to those with whom they share common history & customs
Name 3 goals Gandhi had...
- India's independence from the British
- equality for the untouchables
- solve conflict between Muslims & Hindus