Ancient India

Question 1

Absolute Power

Answer 1

Complete control over someone or something

Question 2

Ahimsa

Answer 2

In Hinduism, the idea of being nonviolent

Question 3

Brahman

Answer 3

A single spiritual power that Hindus believe lives in everything

Question 4

Buddhism

Answer 4

A religion founded by Siddhartha Gautama which teaches that the most important thing in life is to reach peace by ending suffering

Question 5

Caste

Answer 5

A social class of people

Question 6

Citadel

Answer 6

A fortress in a city

Question 7

Convert

Answer 7

To change ones beliefs

Question 8

Dharma

Answer 8

In Hinduism, the religious and moral duties of each person

Question 9

Hinduism

Answer 9

The religion of India that grew from the beliefs of the ancient Aryan people; stresses that one main force connects all areas of life

Question 10

Meditate

Answer 10

To think deeply about sacred things

Question 11

Migrate

Answer 11

To relocate; to move from one place to settle in another area

Question 12

Missionary

Answer 12

A person who spreads his or her religious beliefs to others

Question 13

Mohenjo- Daro

Answer 13

An ancient Indian city

Question 14

Monsoon

Answer 14

A strong wind that blows across a region at certain times of the year

Question 15

Nirvana

Answer 15

The lasting peace that Buddhists seek by giving up selfish desires

Question 16

Reincarnation

Answer 16

Rebirth of a soul in the body of another living thing

Question 17

Subcontinent

Answer 17

A large landmass that juts out from a continent; India is considered one

Question 18

The Eightfold Path

Answer 18

The basic rules of behavior in Buddhism