World History, Chapter 5: Ancient India

The mountains of northern India are called the

Siddhartha Gautama found enlightenment by ________.

Why did Siddartha Gautama leave home at age 30?

The division of Indian society into groups.

The guiding principles at the heart of Buddhism are called

The ____ invaded the Indus valley from the west.

Which military leader founded the Maurya Empire?

A major river flowing out of the Himalayas.

In which language did Aryans write their poems and hymns?

The highest class in Aryan society was

Hindus believe that all of their gods are part of a universal spirit called

Which of the following was one effect of Asoka Maurya becoming Buddhist?

In which way were Asoka Maurya & Siddhartha Gautama similar?

Flooding along rivers created good ________.

The stupa was a kind of _________.

Advancements in mathamatics from ancient India are ________ today.

Compare the Sudras to Kshatriyas. Which best describes how they were different?

What happened after the Guptas took control of India?

The study of the stars & planets.

A person's caste was ______ in Buddhism.

The numbers we use today.

The focusing of the mind on spiritual ideas.

The avoidance of violent actions.

Which of the following would Jains consider the most worthy goal in life?

People who want to spread their religious beliefs.

A religion based on the teachings of Budhha.

The process of a soul being reborn in a new body

The science of working with metals.

The force created by a person's actions.

The most famous Buddhist cave temple is located at

In Aryan society, which of the following was of highest importance in regard to caste system?

Injecting a person with a small dose of a virus.

According to Hinduism, people are reincarnated. The form one is born into depends on one's

A state of perfect peace.

Going without food

What caused many people from lower social classes to support the Buddha's teachings?

The largest religion in India today.

Seasonal wind patterns that cause wet & dry seasons.

Who was the 1st Gupta emperor?

Which word best describes a large landmass that is smaller than a continent?