Ancient India Vocabulary for Mr. Wicker's Class

Question 1

What is to focus the mind inward in order to find spiritual awareness or relaxation?

Accepted Answer

Meditation, Meditate

Question 2

What is the lasting peace that Buddhists seek by giving up selfish desires?

Accepted Answer

Nirvana

Question 3

What is the Maurya Empire?

Accepted Answer

An Indian empire that was founded by Chandragupta

Question 4

Who was Chandragupta's grandson?

Accepted Answer

Ashoka, Asoka

Question 5

What is a social class of people?

Accepted Answer

Caste

Question 6

What is you moving from one place to another called?

Accepted Answer

Migrating, Migration

Question 7

What are the two religions that we learned about that can be found in Ancient India?

Accepted Answer

Hinduism & Buddhism

Question 8

What is the religious and moral duties of Hindus?

Accepted Answer

Dharma

Question 9

What is a single spiritual power that Hindus believe lives in everything?

Accepted Answer

Brahman

Question 10

What is a fortress in a city?

Accepted Answer

Citadel

Question 11

What is a strong wind that that blows across East Asia?

Accepted Answer

Monsoon

Question 12

What is the Hindu idea of non-violence?

Accepted Answer

Ahimsa

Question 13

What is a large landmass that juts out from a continent?

Accepted Answer

Subcontinent

Question 14

What is a representation of a Hindu god or goddess in human or animal form?

Accepted Answer

Avatar

Question 15

What is the rebirth of the soul in the body of another living being?

Accepted Answer

Reincarnation

Question 16

What is freedom from prejudice?

Accepted Answer

Tolerance

Question 17

Who are the three main gods in Hinduism?

Accepted Answer

Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva

Question 18

What is a missionary?

Accepted Answer

A person that spreads religious beliefs to others

Question 19

What is it called when someone changes their beliefs or religion?

Accepted Answer

Convert

Questions 19