Indo-Europeans
dry grasslands stretching from eastern Europe and throughout northern Asia
steppes
The term for a soul being born again and again until it achieves enlightenment.
reincarnation
The founder, _____________________, was born to a noble family in Nepal.
Siddhartha Gautama
Peninsula that makes up most of modern-day Turkiye; a.k.a. Asia Minor
Anatolia
Why did Brahmin priests believe Siddhartha Gautama would be a great king or a great spiritual leader?
He was born with "signs of greatness" (p. 94)
In Spanish it's madre. In German it's mutter. In Persian it's muhdahr. What is this word in English?
mother
The dialogues between teachers and students that became one of the holy texts for Hindus.
The Upanishads
What is the first noble truth?
All life is suffering
silently reflecting; breathing exercises to calm the mind and body
meditation; meditating
This branch of Buddhism believes you can achieve nirvana in one lifetime.
Tibetan
Group who formed an empire in Anatolia around 1650 BCE. They were known for their ironworking skills and for signing a peace treaty with the Egyptians.
the Hittites
What do Hindus believe about the Ganges River? How do they benefit from washing themselves in it?
It will purify them, taking away some of the bad karma form their atman.
How do we avoid desires, end our suffering, and achieve nirvana?
We follow the Eightfold Path.
Buddhists who have achieved enlightenment, but stay here to help other people reach it too.
bodhisattvas
The Hittites used this language for trade and diplomacy.
Akkadian
Besides iron ore, what other material(s) are needed to create iron weapons? (NAME ONE)
Describe one of the features of a Hindu wedding that we saw in the video last week.
Fake tattoos (henna); Taking vows before a fire; A traditional entrance by the groom/emergence by the bride
Answers vary.
Normal worshippers in a religion; they aren't members of the clergy
laity
The varna that represents laborers and peasants
Shudras (Feet p. 85)
From 1000 BCE to 200 BCE, rival Aryan kingdoms vied for power in India. In one story from this time period, who does the chariot driver named Krishna represent?
The Hindu god Vishnu in human form
Describe one difference or similarity between Hindus and Jains.
SIM: Vegetarianism, moksha, religious toleration
DIF: nonviolence, more jains work in trade/commerce
The main type of Mahayana Buddhism that is practiced in China is called what?
Chan Buddhism
"The world soul": Brahman, Brahma, or Brahmin...which one?
Brahman (Brahma - creator god; Brahmin - priest caste)
According to the caste system, what explains your atman (individual soul) being in a higher caste?
Your karma from your previous life explains your atman's position in a higher caste.