Ancient India Study Guide

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Ancient India Study Guide
Courtney Baker
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The rigid social structure that developed after the invasions was known as the... Caste System
What is the highest caste in Hinduism? Brahmins
What group was considered the lowest in Hindu India? Untouchables
What Hindu idea describes the sum of a person's deeds during a lifetime? In Western thought, it is "what goes around, comes around." Karma
Hindus believe a soul is reborn into a new body. This is called what? Reincarnation
Hinduism believes which of the following? A. There is only one God, Allah. B. The King is a god. C. There are two goes who fight for control. D. There are many forms of one god. There are many forms of one god.
The Golden Age of India was during which dynasty? The Gupta Dynasty
The man known as Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, was... Siddharta Gautama
Buddha's explained why there is suffering in the world. This is known as what? The Four Noble Truths
Which group of people left behind books of religious hymns called Vedas? Arya/Aryan
Which statement best describes India's caste system? A. There are four basic caste groups, and people could not change their caste. B. Working hard could improve a person's caste. C. The Untouchables were the highest class, because no one could touch their greatness. D. In India today, it is legal to treat someone differently because of their caste. There were four basic caste groups, and people could not change their caste.
Where is the Indus River Valley located? South Asia
The Indus River Valley is located near the border of present-day... Pakistan and India
What or who is Mohenjo-Daro? An ancient Indus River Valley city
A person with no permanent home is called a... Nomad
Who is Siddhartha Gautama? Buddha
The Four Noble Truths talk about what? Suffering
What is a caste? A rigid social structure
To what is Hinduism connected? The Vedas
People of which religion believe in Ahimsa, meaning that all life is sacred, and therefore are vegetarian? Hinduism
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