Unit 3: India Review

In Hinduism, the unchanging, omnipotent spiritual force that pervades everything

The first large-scale civilization of Ancient India

This state remained independent throughout much of India's history and is known for spreading Indian culture.

The first Indian Empire was formed by ___________ in 321 B.C.E.

The cycle of death and rebirth in both Buddhism & Hindusim

According to the Vedas, the gods divided the body of the first man, Purusha, in order to...

The Bhagavad Gita enforced the idea of ureligious and moral duties of an individual, which is called...

Which occurrence led to the spread of Buddhism beyond India?

The founder of which religion stated that "Suffering comes from desire"

Chief diety of the Indian religion...

What role did religion play in Gupta India?

Which of the following is NOT one of the major rivers of South Asia?

Reflects important Hindu religious beliefs about immortality of the soul and the value of performing one’s duty

The release from the cycle of death and rebirth in Hinduism & Buddhism

The development of this type of Buddhism helped it spread across East Asia.

Based on your knowledge of the Indian caste system, which term best replaces the "?" in the chart?

These two mountain ranges limited contacts between South Asia and other lands.

To keep order, the Mauryan government used a government made up of appointed officials. This is known as a....

Indian Emperor who focused on building orphanages & hospitals to keep his populace happy & his empire running smoothly.

In Hindusim & Buddhism all the actions of a person's life that affect his or her fate in the next life

Why do devout followers of Jainism carry brooms?

This dynasty ruled over a "golden age" in India's history between 320 and 540 C.E.

Buddhists believe that Nirvana is achieved through...

All of the following were innovations made under the Gupta dynasty EXCEPT

Followers of Jainism firmly believe in the Indian religion principal of ahimsa. Which means...

Collection of hymns, chants, ritual instructions, and religious teachings that became the basis of South Asian religion

Advances in mathematics such as Arabic numerals and the concept of zero were pioneered by what civilization?

Buddhism's founder

A major difference between Hinduism & Buddhism is...

Seasonal winds that define life in South Asia.

What was the purpose behind Asoka's pillars?