Chapter 3: Ancient India and China (Part 2)

Question 1

The founder of Buddhism

Answer 1

Siddhartha Guatama

Question 2

“The Enlightened One”

Answer 2

Buddha

Question 3

The main beliefs of Buddhism (Four Noble Truths)

Answer 3

1) Everything in life is suffering and sorrow
2) Desire for material causes suffering and sorrow
3) The way to end all suffering is to end all desires
4) People can overcome desires and obtain enlightenment by following the Eightfold path

Question 4

Buddhist state of ultimate peace, end to reincarnation cycle

Answer 4

Nirvana

Question 5

Took over parts of western India in 512 B.C.

Answer 5

Persians

Question 6

Extended his Macedonian/ Greek empire into India in 326 B.C

Answer 6

Alexander the Great

Question 7

Successors to Alexander

Answer 7

Seleucds

Question 8

Founded the Mauryan Empire, defeated the Seleucids to take control of most of India

Answer 8

Candragupta Maurya

Question 9

Third Mauryan Emperor, ruled at the height of the Muaryan Empire

Answer 9

Asoka

Question 10

Public announcement

Answer 10

Edict