Ancient India Flashcards
Who are the Aryans?
Indo-european speaking people who came from Central Asia.
Who is Brahman?
Brahman is the highest class in the caste system.
What is Buddhism?
The popular religion that practices non-violence and the 4 noble truths.
What are the 4 noble truths?
- Everyone suffers.
- We suffer because we want things.
- The solution is to stop wanting things.
- We can achieve this by practicing peace of mind.
What is Jainism?
Jainism is another religion with a very strict belief against violence.
What is Hinduism?
Hinduism is another religion and created the caste system.
What is the caste system?
The caste system is the social structure that is almost impossible to escape.
What does Dalit mean?
A person who belongs to the lowest caste.
What was the Gupta empire?
The Gupta empire was an ancient empire in North Eastern India. It was run by Chandragupta I, Samudragupta, and Chandragupta II.
What was the Indus Valley Civilization?
The people who lived in the Indus Valley.
Who are the Kyshatriyas?
The second class in the caste system.
What was the Mauryan Empire?
Was the first pan-Indian empire and covered most of the Indian region.
Who are Shudras?
Another low class in the caste system.
Who are Vaishyas?
A member of the 3rd class in the caste system.
What is varna?
The social system.
