India Flashcards
Where were both Hinduism and Buddhism created?
India (in Asia!)
What are the major beliefs of Hinduism?
Karma, Dharma, moksha, caste system, reincarnation
What is the ultimate goal of a Hindu?
to achieve moksha
What is moksha?
to become one with Brahman (ultimate spiritual force/God in Hinduism)
What is reincarnation?
rebirth of soul
What is the caste system?
social class system you are born into in Hinduism, no social mobility-can’t move up or down in your lifetime
What does caste determine?
job ,marriage, where you live
What is karma?
actions in your lifetime that determine your position on caste system in the next lifetime (Hinduism)
Who was the founder of Buddhism?
Siddhartha Gautama
What were the Four Noble truths?
all people suffer, to end suffering you must end desires
What is the Eightfold Path?
a guideline for Buddhists to follow-honesty, good actions, meditation, resist evil, etc.
What is the ultimate goal of a Buddhist?
nirvana-union with universe, perfect peace
Where did Buddhism spread to?
China, Japan, Indonesia, Thailand, etc
How did Buddhism spread?
rule of Ashoka, missionaries, Silk Road (CULTURAL DIFFUSION)
What are some similarities between Hinduism and Buddhism?
Karma, dharma, reincarnation, both emerged in India
What are some differences between Hinduism and Buddhism?
Buddhists reject caste system, Buddhists do not have Gods, Buddhism mainly spreads out of India
Who was the leader of the Maurya Empire?
Ashoka
What was the purpose of Ashoka’s edicts/pillars?
spread his Buddhist ideas, his laws to his people
What was the Gupta empire known for?
Golden Age-math, medicine, Hinduism, concept of zero, Sanksrit, smallpox vaccine, etc.
What is the other golden age we have discussed this year?
Han
