Achievements
Who made math?
Indians
Who was the founder of the Maurya Empire?
Chandragupta Maurya
What is Hinduism "placed" in the most practiced religion in the world today?
3rd
What is Buddhism "placed" in India?
3rd in India
What is the caste system also called?
Jati
What is the earliest modern language?
sanskirt language
Who did the Gupta Empire leave many decisions to?
The hands of local leaders
True or False Ancient Indians believed in reincarnation, or belief that the soul is reborn into a new body.
True
True or false does Buddhism and Hinduism both want to go to the Nirvana.
True
What happens if you don't follow your Dharma?
You will be reincarnated into a lower varna
What can only boys do (school)?
advancements in education with college university
How long did the Maurya Empire last before the Gupta Empire came?
500 years
What is the religious duty that a person must follow?
Dharma
What is the goal of Buddhism?
To reach Nirvana
What are 2 reasons the caste system was created?
Skin color and to keep the Aryans in power
What were the two main cities of the Indus Valley Civilization?
Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro
When did Asoka take power?
270 B.C
What are 3 main deities or gods?
Brahma (the creator), Vishnu (the preserver), and Shiva (the destroyer)
What is the state of Nirvana?
Perfect happiness and peace
Which 2 famous people used Jainism beliefs?
Martin Luther King Jr. and Garthi
Why is the Indus valley script still considered an unsolved, mystery?
It cannot be translated or read today.
How did the government help?
They organized civil service workers, a strong army, and a group of spies
If Hinduism believes in one god, then why are there so many gods?
Because, the "many gods" are different manifestations
What do Buddhist focus on?
non-violence
How is the caste system similar in Ancient India then the USA?
Their highest caste system is like the USA president