Ancient India

Question 1

Four core beliefs of Hinduism

Answer 1

1. belief in one supreme being
2. Pursue the knowledge of Truth
3. Strive for moral order and “right” actions
4. Time is cyclical

Question 2

Three core beliefs of Buddhism

Answer 2

1. Reincarnation
2. Embrace all people regardless of social class
3. Teaches all people to reach enlightenment

Question 3

Pantheism

Answer 3

god (Brahmin) is everything, everything is Brahmin

Question 4

edict

Answer 4

official orders

Question 5

Vedas

Answer 5

ancient texts

Question 6

Sanscrit

Answer 6

most ancient Indian language

Question 7

Brahman

Answer 7

the creator God, part of the Hindu trinity

Question 8

karma

Answer 8

belief that what you do in life will affect standing in next life

Question 9

samsara

Answer 9

cycle of reincarnation; goes until fully practicing Dharma

Question 10

pilgrimage

Answer 10

spiritual/reflective journey

Question 11

moksha

Answer 11

freedom from samsara

Question 12

ascetic

Answer 12

someone who gives up worldly pleasures

Question 13

enlightenment

Answer 13

great happiness from deep knowledge

Question 14

nirvana

Answer 14

true happiness and peace

Question 15

four original Varnas

Answer 15

Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, Shudras

Question 16

Law of the fishes

Answer 16

the ability to stay on top/ahead of enemies

Question 17

Ashoka the Great: 1

Answer 17

turned Buddhism into a state religion
PROMOTED RELIGIOUS FREEDOM

Question 18

Ashoka the Great: 2

Answer 18

embrace all people regardless of social class
AID THE POOR/ELDERLY

Question 19

Ashoka the Great: 3

Answer 19

teaches people to reach enlightenment
ORDERED TREES TO BE PLANTED
(tree=symbol of Buddhism)

Question 20

timeline order

Answer 20

Hinduism, Prince Siddhartha, Ashoka’s rule, Battle of Kalinga, Chandragupta

Question 21

Hinduism founded

Answer 21

2300 BCE

Question 22

Ashoka’s rule (date)

Answer 22

268 BCE

Question 23

Chandragupta (date)

Answer 23

322 BCE

Question 24

Prince Siddhartha (date)

Answer 24

563 BCE

Question 25

Battle of Kalinga (date)

Answer 25

261 BCE

Question 26

The Ramayana

Answer 26

story (created more than 25k years ago) to learn lesson of right and wrong

Question 27

dharma

Answer 27

to do your duty/job

Question 28

Four Noble Truths

Answer 28

we suffer because we want things

Question 29

Eightfold Path

Answer 29

the ways to be a good person

Question 29

Eightfold Path

Answer 29

the ways to be a good person

Question 30

Chandragupta (definition)

Answer 30

the first emperor of Mauryan Empire

Question 31

Brahmins

Answer 31

educate+lead

Question 32

Kshatriyas

Answer 32

protect society

Question 33

Vaishyas

Answer 33

make economy hum along

Question 34

Shudras

Answer 34

provide service to others

Question 35

Ashoka the Great (definition)

Answer 35

ruled India

Question 36

Buddha

Answer 36

"The Awakened One," Prince Siddhartha

Question 37

Prince Siddhartha (date)

Answer 37

prince in India who lived from 563-483 BCE

Question 38

3 similarities between Hinduism and Buddhism

Answer 38

1. Both have idea of following the right path 2. Time is cyclical (+ reincarnation) 3. Having knowledge (enlightenment+knowledge of truth)