Ancient India

The caste system in India was characterized by what of the following?

Aryan leaders who created small kingdoms. They fought each other and took cattle, and treasure

the warrior class/rulers. It is the second of the four castes.

You could change the caste you belonged to by attending a workshop or winning a contest.

this religion appeared in Northern India and rivalled Hinduism. Based on the teachings of Siddartha Gautama

the commoner class. Consisted of merchants or farmers.

is achieving wisdom, ultimate reality and reuniting with the Great World Soul.

a fortress that overlooks and protects a city; any strong or commanding place

one of the most beloved and worshiped gods in Hindu religion. Has the head of an elephant.

What evidence of language has been found from early Indus River Civilizations?

Identify one lasting contribution from the Gutpa Empire

Why is India considered a sub-continent?

Which belief system is closely associated with "The Eightfold Path", "Noble Truths" and nirvana?

the top position in the social hierarchy of India, usually in charge of religious ceremonies.

major religious system of India. Beliefs first originated from the Aryans. They believed in many gods and goddesses

the very lowest level in Indian society. They were given degrading tasks that other Indians would not do.

the idea that a person's actions will determine what their next life will be when they are reborn

divine law that requires people to do their duty. More is expected of the higher caste members.

largest population of Indians. Most were peasants or worked in manual labor.

rigid social categories that determined each person's position in Indian society.

the seasonal winds in Ancient India's climate.

Around 1500 BCE, a group of nomadic people described as Indo-Europeans emerged.

the belief that a person's soul is reborn in a different form after death.

a written language developed around 1,000 BCE by Aryans to write down legends and religious chants

the four major social classes in Aryan society.

was a term for "jati"- People of India were put into categories and ranking; based on their family & economic standing.