Ancient India Study Guide 2024

2nd Level of Caste System

Sanskrit texts containing rituals of Aryan religion and hymns to their gods

Everyone has many lives, rebirth of a soul into another body, cycle of birth/life/death/rebirth

An early achievement of the Indus Valley civilization was

Religion of Vedic India, based on priests and rituals

Aryans or Indo Aryans spoke and wrote this language.

Similar to a large landmass, but smaller than a continent

What monsoon brings tons of rain to India?

Which one is NOT an example of an ancient Indian Epic?

Fertile soil deposited by a river

Considered outside the caste system, did jobs no one wanted

Top part of the Indian Caste System

Siddhartha Guatama's parents wanted him to become a holy man.

What 3 things did Siddhartha see that made him want to end suffering?

The goal of this religion was to end suffering, reject the caste system, and live in moderation

Which one is NOT one of the 3 main gods of Hinduism?

Following the middle way, not too much or too little

Mohenjo Daro is an example of an ancient Indian _____________.

Known as the destroyer - destroys the world so that it can be created anew

What a person does in each life determines what she/he will be in the next life

This type of Buddhism focuses on wisdom...

Long ancient poems/stories that teach Hindu beliefs

Early Indo-Aryans measured their wealth by how many chariots they had.

Which one is NOT a mathematical contribution of ancient India?

Originated from the Aryans, this religion believes in many gods, follows the Vedas, values duty