Unit 3 - Indian Subcontinent/Hinduism/Buddhism

The founder of Buddhism; now known as "Buddha" or "Enlightened One"

In Hinduism, it is believed that a person is continually reborn, a process known as:

The ultimate goal is Hinduism is called

A seasonally reversing wind accompanied by changes in rainfall in India; affected by mountains

The term for the lowest caste of Hinduism; other castes must avoid physical contact.

A great Mauryan emperor who ruled almost all of India and embraced Hinduism; known for pillars.

The philosophical realization of the Buddha after he saw the suffering that exists in life.

An extremely fertile region of India; has become the most densely populated area on earth

The most ancient Hindu scriptures, written in Sanskrit language of the Aryan people.

An example of Ahimsa is

The "preserver/protector" god of Hinduism.

Indo-European language speaking group who invaded the Indus Valley about 4,000 years ago.

The "creator" god of Hinduism.

India's Golden Age was during the

The Gupta achieved which of the following?

A golden age is:

A planned city on the Indus River; one of the largest settlements of the Harappan Civilization.

One of the Indian subcontinent's most important rivers; flows in the WEST of the subcontinent.

The term for the landmass of India; distinguishable as separate from rest of Asia in many ways.

The cause of suffering in Buddhism, according to the Four Noble Truths

The traditional method of social stratification in Hindu society; creates classes of people.

One of the most important beliefs of Jainism is

The tallest mountain range in the world; created by collision of India and Asia.

In Buddhism, a higher state of awareness in which all suffering ceases to exist.

A large area of treeless grassland with rolling hills in central Asia and Siberia.

A people of unknown origin whose language influenced modern European and Indian languages.

All of the following religions developed in India EXCEPT

In Hinduism, one escape the cycle of rebirth by pushing away worldly desires (moksha).

A Hindu and Buddhist belief that your actions now determine future states of existence.

One of the Indian subcontinent's most important rivers; flows in the EAST of the subcontinent.

The "destroyer" god of Hinduism.

The Hindu festival which encourages it's followers to throw colored water on one another

In Hinduism, your actions (good or bad) are called your

The earliest known civilization of India; known for being peaceful, and planning cities.

In the Hindu caste system, a member of the highest caste.