Buddhism
Who started Buddhism?
Buddhism was started by Siddhartha Gautama.
Who is the top god in Hinduism?
Brahman.
Who is at the top of the caste system?
The Brahmin.
What did the ancient Hindus develop mathematically?
They developed a nine-digit number system.
What does Diwali celebrate?
It celebrates good over evil and light over darkness.
What are the four noble truths?
The four main truths are the foundational teachings of Buddhism that Buddhists live by.
Which of the three main deities is the creator?
Brahma.
Who's at the bottom of the caste system?
The Shudra.
What language was developed by the Aryans?
Sanskrit.
What does Holi celebrate?
The change from a dark, cold winter to a bright, warm spring.
What is the goal of practicing Buddhism?
To escape the cycle of reincarnation and make it to Nirvana.
Which of the three main deities is the preserver?
Vishnu.
Who started the Caste System?
The Aryans.
What main advancements did ancient Indians make in education?
They created colleges and universities.
What does the orange powder represent in Holi?
Religious faith and strength.
What is Nirvana?
The highest state of peace and mindfulness in Buddhism. (Like Heaven in Christianity.)
Which of the three main deities is the destroyer?
Shiva.
How can you move up the Caste System after death?
If you have good karma and dharma, then you can be reincarnated to a higher cast.
During the Gupta empire, what types of writing grenes was created?
Poetry, folktales, fables, and plays.
What god protected Phralada from his evil father?
Vishnu.
Why was the caste system created?
What game was originally found in ancient India?
Snakes and ladders.
What evil was done in the story of Diwali?
The evil done was kidnapping RamaSita and imprisoning her.