Ancient India

Who was the founder of Buddhism?

effect a person’s actions have on their soul

Why did the Buddha leave his family and home at the age of 29?

Why are Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva important gods in Hinduism?

What is G?

What is the ultimate life goal for a person who practices Hinduism?

Buddhists who follow the Middle Way find a balance between which two lifestyles?

List the eras of ancient Indian history in chronological order.

achieved when one is released from the cycle of rebirth

rebirth of one’s soul

nonviolence and respect for living things

What is D?

The Indus Valley Civilization created a government that was influenced by Hinduism.

state of peace that is free from suffering and desire

According to Buddhist tradition, how did the Buddha reach enlightenment?

The ancient cities of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro were located alongside the Ganges River in the Indo-Aryan civilization.

Why is Chandragupta Maurya considered an important figure in world history?

language of ancient India

How did the subcontinent affect civilization in ancient India?

What religion incorporates ideas of Hinduism and Islam while also encouraging its followers to meditate&practice honesty

A Hindu follows their dharma through honesty, self-control, nonviolence, & performing jobs to the best of their ability

The Ramayana, Mahabharata, and Bhagavad-Gita are all famous examples of what type of Indian achievement?

Which group from ancient India is responsible for developing the varnas that would later evolve into the caste system?

Which of the following contains texts where Hindu scholars present their interpretations & explanations about the Vedas

Which body of water, besides typical uses such as irrigation and trade, was also a sacred site in Hinduism?

What is A?

collection of religious hymns, rituals, and other texts that influenced early Hinduism

focusing one’s mind on spiritual ideas

What are the main ideas of the Eightfold Path in Buddhism?

What is the meaning of the name “Buddha?"

When was the “golden age” of ancient India when the economy was strong and the civilization made great advancements?

Who is the popular Hindu god of new beginnings and the remover of obstacles that also has the head of an elephant?

Why were the monsoons important in the lives of the ancient Indians?

According to Hindus, the universe was created by an invisible energy spirit that is a part of everyone called Brahman

Judaism is a nontheistic religion and its followers are committed to values such as nonviolence and vegetarianism.

social order that determined one’s place in Indian society based on their family lineage, wealth, and job

large section of a continent that is smaller than the continent itself

science of working with metals

What is B?

one’s spiritual duties