Classical India

Question 0

Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva

Answer 0

The creator, the preserver, the destroyer

Question 1

Brahmanism

Answer 1

Aryan religion( from Vedism) that Hinduism originated from

Question 2

Core of Hindu belief…

Answer 2

There’s a sacred division of society into castes (Code of Manu)

Question 3

In order to reach Brahma…

Answer 3

Must observe DHARMA- moral duties of ones caste, how well they do this determines KARM- accumulation of good and bad deeds in life

Question 4

Moksha

Answer 4

Release from the wheel of life and unity with Brahma

Question 5

Sanskrit

Answer 5

Hindu script

Question 6

Mahavira

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Founder/reformer of Jainism

Question 7

Jainism

Answer 7

Emphasizes non-violence, everything is made of souls so no life should be destroyed

• humans, animals, plants
• should be vegetarian and shun material ways

Question 8

Buddha (siddhartha gautama)

Answer 8

• happiness in life can be found by changing your thoughts and attitude, bot karma

Question 9

Four Noble Truths

Answer 9

Central doctrine of Buddhism

-can be released from desire by following the Eightfold Path

Question 10

Kalidasa

Answer 10

Most famous Indian poet and dramatist

Question 11

Gupta Empire

Answer 11

Considered the Golden Age of Indian Culture b/c of outputs in art, literature, and science

Question 12

Sati (Suttee)

Answer 12

Tradition of self-immolation (sacrifice) of widow at her husbands funeral
-Hindu society