World History, Unit 4 : Ancient India

Why did Siddartha Gautama leave home?

The focusing of the mind on spiritual ideas.

Which of the following was one effect of Asoka Maurya becoming Buddhist?

A major river flowing out of the Himalayas.

The guiding principles at the heart of Buddhism are called

The mountains of northern India are called the

What caused many people from lower social classes to support the Buddha's teachings?

Siddhartha Gautama found enlightenment by ________.

The highest class in Aryan society was

Which military leader founded the Maurya Empire?

The largest religion in India today.

The ____ invaded the Indus valley from the west.

The science of working with metals.

Which word best describes a large landmass that is smaller than a continent?

The stupa was a kind of _________.

A person's caste was ______ in Buddhism.

In Aryan society, which of the following was of highest importance in regard to caste system?

Seasonal wind patterns that cause wet & dry seasons.

Hindus believe that all of their gods are part of a universal spirit called

In which language did Aryans write their poems and hymns?

Who was the 1st Gupta emperor?

Compare the Sudras to Kshatriyas. Which best describes how they were different?

In which way were Asoka Maurya & Siddhartha Gautama similar?

A state of perfect peace.

According to Hinduism, people are reincarnated. The form one is born into depends on one's

The process of a soul being reborn in a new body

What happened after the Guptas took control of India?

The division of Indian society into groups.

Injecting a person with a small dose of a virus.

Flooding along rivers created good ________.