World History - Chapter 3 Part 1 - Ancient Indus Civilization

How did the caste system help society in ancient India?

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

Ideas that oppose those of the government

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

A period of great cultural achievement

Nonviolence and not causing harm to other living things

What is the final goal of Buddhists?

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

How was Aryan society structured?

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

How does reincarnation help in achieving moksha?

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

One of the capital cities in Indus

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

Seasonal wind that is a pattern of the global wind pattern

What did the joint family household look like?

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

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

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

How did Siddhartha become the Buddha?

Why did the Tamil Kingdoms trade overseas?

What does reincarnation help Hindus achieve?

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

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

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

Who spread Buddhism to other parts of Asia?

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

Why did the Indus Civilization decline?

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

Why does Hinduism have so many gods and goddesses?