Duplicate of Ancient India 17-18

ancient collection of sacred verses, hymns, and prayers

Upper caste boys often had a _________ to teach them until they went to the city

gave their full support to Hinduism

expert horse riders, they entered India from the north

This raja conquered weak kingdoms left by Alexander the Great's leaving

A Hindu deity, he is the creator of the world

the consequences of how a person lives his or her life

India's early settlements were here.

The Golden Age of Indian culture came during which empire?

"Life is full of suffering" is one of the

people who farmed and traded with their neighbors

means "Enlightened One"

Buddhism became popular in part because it did not defend

written language developed by the Aryans

achievements include a well-organized government and a postal system

Rulers run a well organized government from a

The caste system helped them to rule peoples who outnumbered them

This religion believes that all life is sacred

This King rejected violence and embraced Buddism