Ancient India and China

This ruler seized control of northern India and created a society dominated by war.

Social divisions in Aryan society.

Means "enlightened one"

The root of many modern South Asian languages.

Political philosophy that people need to be controlled.

A period that marked power struggles between the ruling-class families.

Laborers and non-Aryans.

Farmers, craftspeople, and traders.

One of the worlds longest literary works. The story of tow Indian families struggling for control of kingdom.

Referred to as the "untouchables".

The story of god, Vishnu, who takes human form. This story contains models for the ideal ruler and ideal mate.

Believes people should avoid interfering with nature or each other.

A peasant fighting in a rebel army that eventually became emperor.

This ruler helped India become prosperous again and spread Hinduism by building more temples.

Another name for priests.

Rules and warriors

full comprehension of a situation

Civilization the grew along the Indus River. Made wells, indoor plumbing, and created India's first writing system.

Born a prince, but started questioning the meaning of life. Called himself "Buddha".

Soft, light, highly valued fabric.

This ruler converted to Buddhism and started spreading the Buddhist teachings.

Another name for the Yellow River.

Texts wrote by the Brahmins that discussed sacrifices and secret rituals.

Heavy rainfall that happened seasonally.

Mountain range that occupies the northern border of India.

Network of routes stretching more than 4,000 miles across Asia's deserts and mountains.

Mountains the occupy the western border of India.

The belief you can be reborn into new forms and castes.