World History - Chapter 3 Part 1 - Ancient Indus Civilization

Why does Hinduism have so many gods and goddesses?

Seasonal wind that is a pattern of the global wind pattern

What is the final goal of Buddhists?

One of the capital cities in Indus

A person who devoted his life to seeking direct communication with the divine

Which one of these ancient Indian rulers was the one who ruled by moral example, followed Buddhism, rejected violence?

A collection of Indus hymns, chants, ritual instructions, and religious teachings developed in ancient India

Nonviolence and not causing harm to other living things

Special regard for someone or something, often as part of religious practices. Examples include honoring ancestors.

How was Aryan society structured?

Why did the Indus Civilization decline?

In Buddhist belief, union with the universe and release from the cycle of rebirth

What does reincarnation help Hindus achieve?

The last major Mauryan emperor in India. He helped spread Buddhism throughout India. He ruled by fair principles.

First Indian Emperor, maintained order through well organized bureaucracy. Effective but harsh rule.

How does reincarnation help in achieving moksha?

Social groups into which people are born and which can rarely be changed

How did Siddhartha become the Buddha?

Ideas that oppose those of the government

What did the joint family household look like?

In Hindu belief, the rebirth of the soul in another bodily form

A period of great cultural achievement

Which level of Aryan Civilization was at the top of society?

How did the caste system help society in ancient India?

In Buddhist belief, union with the universe and release from the cycle of rebirth

In Hindu belief, all the actions that determine a person's fate in the next life.

Why did the Tamil Kingdoms trade overseas?

In the belief system established in Aryan India, a single spiritual power that resides in all things

Who spread Buddhism to other parts of Asia?

Where in South Asia were most people settled in this era?