Geography
What mountain range helped protect Ancient India?
Himalayas
What religion began in Ancient India and is one of the world's oldest religions?
Hinduism
Who founded Buddhism?
Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha)
What social system divided people into groups in Ancient India?
Caste System
Which emperor helped spread Buddhism?
Ashoka
What important number developed in Ancient India made many modern math calculations possible?
Zero
What river valley civilization developed in Ancient India?
Indus River Valley
What is reincarnation?
The belief that a person's soul is reborn after death
What title was given to Siddhartha Gautama after reaching enlightenment?
Could people easily move between castes?
No
What empire did Ashoka rule?
Maurya Empire
What mathematical system uses place value and the number zero?
The decimal system
What city is famous for its advanced planning and streets?
Mohenjo-Daro
What is karma?
The belief that a person's actions affect their future lives
What does enlightenment mean?
A state of wisdom and understanding
What group was considered outside the caste system?
Untouchables
What event changed Ashoka's attitude toward war?
The Battle of Kalinga
What system of medicine developed in Ancient India focused on balancing the body, mind, and spirit?
Ayurveda
What river is considered sacred in India today?
What is the ultimate goal in Hinduism?
Moksha
What religion teaches the Four Noble Truths?
Buddhism
How did a person's caste affect their life?
It influenced jobs, social status, and daily life
Which empire is known as the Golden Age of Ancient India?
Gupta Empire
Ancient Indian doctors performed surgeries and developed specialized medical ______
Tools (or Medical Tools)
Why were rivers important to Ancient India?
provided water, fertile soil, transportation, and farming opportunities
What sacred text is associated with Hinduism?
The Vedas
According to Buddhism, what causes suffering?
Desire (wanting too much)
Which religion is most closely associated with the caste system?
Hinduism
Why is Ashoka remembered as an important leader?
He promoted peace, Buddhism, and good government
What product made from cotton became an important trade good in Ancient India?
Cotton textiles