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In order to assert their
dominance over the Indus
Civilization, Aryan invaders
instituted the:
CASTE
SYSTEM
(Varna)
What religious tradition
supported the Caste System?
HINDUISM
Siddhartha Gautama was the
founder of _______________
BUDDHISM
One thing that Gautama
criticized was the:
CASTE
SYSTEM
Following the 4 Noble Truths
and the 8 Fold Path will help
one to reach:
NIRVANA
(or
enlightenment)
He was the great Mauryan
ruler who sent Buddhist
missionaries to such places
as China, Tibet, Korea and
Japan
ASOKA
The Golden Age in literature,
mathematics and science was
under the rulers of this
empire
GUPTA
India is the birthplace of
Hinduism and Buddhism,
what is the faith introduced
from the West that is still
popular in Pakistan today?
ISLAM
While we know Hinduism is
MONOTHEISTIC, the SOLs
consider it to be
POLYTHEISTIC because:
THERE ARE
MANY HINDU
GODS
(EVEN THOUGH THEY
ARE ALL OF THE SAME
ESSENCE)
The Doctrine of Rebirth in
Hinduism is known as
REINCARNATION
Sacred of writings of
Hinduism – collection of
songs, prayers
VEDAS
Sacred of writings of
Hinduism – stresses the
Universal Spirit
UPANISHADS
If your __________ is good,
your past behavior and
dharma are also positive!
KARMA
Some physical barriers to
India include:
1. HIMALAYAS
2. HINDU
KUSH
3. OCEAN
BARRIERS
A major invasion route for
the invaders of India is:
THE
KHYBER
PASS
What is the sea to the west of
India that provided contact
with Muslim traders as well
as Rome
ARABIAN
SEA