Hinduism
What is the name of the supreme power in Hinduism?
Brahman
Who founded Buddhism?
Siddhartha Guatama
What is a golden age known for?
Prosperity and achievement
What is a plateau?
An elevated flat area of land
What are the vedas?
A collection of sacred texts
Why did Siddhartha become an ascetic?
He wanted to find enlightenment.
What are edicts?
Official orders or messages carved on walls or pillars.
What is the name of the desert we learned about?
Thar Desert
Whta is the name of the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth in Hinduism?
Samsara
Name the Four Noble Truths?
Suffering is present in all things, nothing lasts forever.
Suffering is caused by cravings.
The way to end suffering is to give up all cravings.
The way to give up all cravings is to live life according to the Eightfold Path.
Why is the Gupta empire known as the golden age of India?
The peace and prosperity that allowed for many achievements to develop, such as...
What characteristic is specific to the Hindu Kush mountains?
What is dharma?
The behavior and duties necessary to be "good"
What is the goal of the Eightfold Path?
To show the path to end suffering
What did King Ashoka create to display around his empire? Why did he want to spread those?
He created his edicts to spread his four goals: Buddhist values, general welfare, justice and security.
What is the name given to the civilization that started in the Indus River Valley?
Indus Valley Civilization
What are the origins and beliefs of Hinduism?
Name any:
No single person created it; it is believed to originate from several surrounding areas.
They believe in Brahman, dharma, karma, samsara, deities, etc.
The more specific the better!
What are the main beliefs and teachings of Buddhism?
Be specific! The Four Truths, the Eightfold Path, reaching nirvana, reincarnation
What are some major differences between the Mauryan empire and the Gupta empire?
Mauryan: stronger central government, harsher, used edicts to tell people how to live, etc.
Gupta: local areas had independence, empire divided into provinces, governors and town leaders made many decisions, etc.
What geographical features impacted the settlements of early India?
Himalaya mountains, Eastern and Western Ghats, Indus river, etc.
What are the seven achievements made during the Gupta Empire?
Universities, literature, painting, sculpture, metalwork, mathematics, roads.