Origins
This group moved into India after the Harappans had disappeared.
The Indo-Aryans
Brahmin
This word means something that is very important to a group of people. It is often religious.
Sacred
What is one thing that Brahmins find appealing about Hinduism?
The influence or power that they have.
Which one of the noble truths refers to the 8 Fold Path?
Noble Truth 4
What language was the Vedas originally written in?
Sanskrit
Including Dalits how many levels are there to the Caste?
5
The word that stands for a teacher of Hinduism.
Brahmin
Why might Dalit people find Buddhism appealing?
There is no caste system to Buddhism so people are all equal.
Which of the 8 Fold Path answers best describes this:
Someone takes the time to think through what they say before they speak so that they do not hurt anyone's feelings?
Right Speech
What is Siddhartha's last name?
Gautama
What did the Caste System originally look like?
It was circular with equality to all levels
Fill in the blanks:
The _________ did not outline the ________________ to be the way it is today.
Vedas and Caste System
What do Householders get out of their relationship with Monks and Nuns?
They get to learn about Buddhism and learn how to avoid suffering.
He meditated for many days to realize that suffering existed all around him and that he could reduce suffering.
What three things does Siddhartha see that really change how he looks at life?
Old Age, Sickness, Death
We read a story about a man named Arjun going to war and not wanting to fight. Why does he decide to fight?
He is reminded that he is Kshatriya and that it is his duty to fight.
Siddhartha became a _____________ and eventually found that through _____________ he could better understand the world.
renunciant and meditation
Merchants (Vaisiyas) and Kshytrias
Which TWO of the 8 Fold Path answers would be apply to this statement?
Someone apologizes for something they did that went wrong and explains that things went in a way that they did not think it would.
Right Action
Right Intention
What did Siddhartha's parents want for him?
To grow up and be a king and to have everything he wanted.
List 3 things that only Brahmins are allowed to do.
Ceremonies for weddings, funerals, childbirths, farming. Only Brahmin were allowed to read from and learn the Vedas. They gave the king his power and advised the king. They were paid to bless all sorts of things.
What is the difference between an obligation and a duty?
A duty refers to a job while an obligation is a choice you made.
Name one concept/idea that both Hinduism and Buddhism have.
Reincarnation
Name 6 of the 8 Fold Path answers
Right Intention, Understanding, Speech, Action Livelihood, Effort, Mindfulness and Concentration