HIS Ch. 9 Ancient India Review

Which religion says nonviolence is the key to their beliefs?

What did the Sudras level of society do?

What did the Kshatriya level of society do?

What jobs were the Untouchables given?

Buddhist shrine that contains religious objects, places of worship

Which level of the caste system is #2?

born into wealthy family, gave up everything to be a monk, founder of Buddhism

rebirth of the soul

personal duty that a person must complete in their lifetime

idea that people's status in life is not an accident, do more good than bad!

capital of old Mauryan Empire and the Gupta Empire

landmass like the peninsula of India

How did religion affect the development of the Mauryan Empire?

Which religion says anyone can get to nirvana by following wise teaching and doing good?

Which group of people were considered outside of the Indian caste system?

Hindu holy writings

Which level of the caste system is #4?

unseen universal spirit

Which level of the caste system is #3?

southern city in the Indus River Valley from 2600-1900 B.C., paved streets with colored bricks

born into wealthy family, gave up his wealth to beg on streets, founder of Jainism

What is a cultural contribution of the Mauryan & Gupta Empires?

Which religion says that a person must follow the Eightfold Path?

seasonal winds that brings lots of rain in the summer

Which religion says that reincarnation to the highest caste is the only way to get to nirvana?

1st ruler to promote Buddhism, allowed other religions, built roads, hospitals, and stupas

first Gupta ruler, ruled for 10 years

name for a teacher in India

the ultimate goal for those who follow Hinduism, Buddhism, or Jainism

Indian military officer, built a strong army, first ruler of Mauryan dynasty

northern city in the Indus River Valley, 2600-1500 B.C.

What did the Vaisyas level of society do?

language that the Vedas were written in

Which level of the caste system is #1?

Which of the following is NOT a way physical geography influenced India's early civilizations?

another name for a prince

Which religion says to give up all earthly things?

What did the Brahmin level of society do?