ancient India
Why were the seasonal monsoons critical to ancient Indian life?
They brought essential rain for agriculture; without them, drought occurred.
Highest Mountain Peak in India
Kanchenjunga.
What is the highest goal of human life?
Moksha—liberation from the cycle of birth and rebirth (samsara).
Who is the Buddha?
a spiritual teacher and the founder of Buddhism.
Who were the nomadic, warlike people who migrated into the Indus Valley around 1500 BC?
The Aryans.
Oldest Mountain Range in India
Aravalli Range.
Who are the main deities?
Shakti
What are the Three Jewels?
The Three Jewels (or Triple Gem) of Buddhism are the foundational pillars of the faith—the Buddha (the teacher/enlightened one), the Dharma (the teachings or truth), and the Sangha (the community of followers).
What is the sacred text of Hinduism that was orally passed down during the Aryan era?
The Rig Veda.
Active Volcano Location
Barren Island, Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
What is the supreme reality?
Brahman, which is considered formless, eternal, and all-pervasive.
What is guru devotion in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition?
Guru devotion
What is the term for the four social classes (caste system) in Ancient India?
Varna
Largest Plateau in India
Deccan Plateau.
Is Hinduism polytheistic?
It is more accurately described as henotheistic
Why are there many Buddhist traditions?
because the religion spread across diverse cultures over 2,500 years, adapting to local customs, languages, and philosophies while emphasizing personal experience over rigid dogma
Which varna was composed of priests, teachers, and judges?
Brahmins
What is the Highest Waterfall
Kunchikal Falls
What is the symbol on the forehead?
A bindi
What are the various Buddhist traditions
Theravada