Zoroastrianism
Describe Zoroastrianism
Who was Persia originally ruled by?
People called the Medes
What made invasion more difficult?
Physical barriers such as the Himalayas, Hindu Kush, and & the Indian Ocean
What are the sacred texts/holy books?
Vedas & Upanishads
Who was the founder?
Siddhartha Gautama
Where did people practice this religion?
Persia
Who was it led by?
Cyrus the Great
What was used as a migration route into India?
Khyber Pass
What were the beliefs?
Many forms of 1 god
what were the 4 noble truths?
-Suffering
-Cause=Desire
-Nd of desire
-8 Fold Path
How many gods/goddesses?
1
Who invaded Greece but failed to conquer it?
Darius & Xerxes
What are important rivers?
Ganges River & Indus River
What was the ultimate goal?
Moksha
What were the beliefs?
-4 Noble Truths
-8 Fold Path
-Reincarnation
-Karma
What does Ahura Mazda mean?
Wise Lord
Was it the mightiest empire to date?
yes it was
What was the 1st Indus River valley Civilization?
Harappan Civilization
What is reincarnation?
Birth -> Death -> Rebirth
What was the ultimate goal?
Enlightenment/Hirvana
What does Angra Mainyu mean?
Destructive Spirit
What was the 1250 mile road that was used by army and postal riders?
The Royal Road
What type of government did India have?
A centralized government
What is karma?
What goes around, comes around
Where was it founded?
India (modern-day Nepal)