History

Question 1

Buddhism

Answer 1

the religion founded by Siddhartha, which teaches that life brings suff ering that one can escape by seeking nirvana through enlightenment.

Question 2

enlightenment

Answer 2

the state of gaining spiritual insight and finding universal truth; the goal of Buddhists

Question 3

ascetic

Answer 3

a person who gives up worldly pleasures

Question 4

karma

Answer 4

a concept found in Hinduism and other Indian traditions about how the good and evil done in a past life determines what happens to one’s soul in the next life

Question 5

Dharma

Answer 5

a belief found in Hinduism and other Indian traditions that a person has a duty or obligation to live an honorable life

Question 6

caste

Answer 6

a class, or group, in Indian society

Question 7

Hinduism

Answer 7

a religion that developed in India over thousands of years and spread across the world; most Hindus believe in one Supreme Being that can take many forms

Question 8

citadel

Answer 8

a fortress built to protect a city

Question 9

Mohenjodaro

Answer 9

one of the first major settlements in ancient India that became a center of the Indus River valley civilization