Ancient India Vocabulary and Map

a book popular in Hinduism that was a response to Buddhism and made reaching moksha easier

going without food for a period of time

What do monsoons cause?

a condition of great peace and happiness

a major empire (322-185 BCE) that encompassed most of India

a decorative mark worn in the middle of the forehead by the Indian women

What is a subcontinent?

a Hindu epic written in Sanskrit that describes the adventures of King Rama and his queen

Which of the following was an ancient city in the Indus River Valley?

the science of working with metals

the early religious beliefs of the Aryan peoples in India, also the highest caste

the number system we use today; it was created by Indian scholars during the Gupta dynasty

epic poem of India that reflects the struggles of the Aryans as they moved south into India

a Hindu social class system that controlled every aspect of daily life

an Indian religion based on the teachings of Mahavira that teaches all life is sacred

The _______________ borders India on its east coast.

the focusing of the mind on spiritual ideas

injecting a small dose of a virus to help build up defenses to a disease

first civilization of the Indian Subcontinent; origin is the Indus River Valley around 2000 BCE

official language of India

Which is a natural barrier at the northern part of India?

a religion based on the teachings of the Buddha

How were the Himalayan and Hindu Kush Mountains formed?

one of the two rivers that gets its source from glaciers and snow high up in the Himalayas

a large landmass that is smaller than a continent

grandson of Chandragupta; leader who brought the Mauryan Empire to it greatest height

people who wander from place to place

the study of stars and planets

as taught by the Buddha, the four basic beliefs that form the foundation of Buddhism

people who work to spread their religious beliefs

Siddharta Gautama, the "Enlightened One"

Which two mountain ranges make up India's northern border?

the belief that actions in this life, good or bad, will decide your place in the next life

founder of Buddhism

Which landform does the picture show?

a group of states or territories controlled by one ruler

mixtures of two or more metals

Which major ocean borders India?

a religion native to India, featuring a belief in many gods and reincarnation

seasonal wind patterns that cause wet and dry seasons

the avoidance of violent actions

the rebirth of a soul in a new body

the most important language of Ancient India

use the Khyber Pass to invade and take over the Indus River Valley Civilization

settled securely and unconditionally