India Flashcards
Brahmin
Priests, Academics. At the top of the Caste System (social pyramid).
Kshatriyas
Kings, Warriors. Second in the Cate System (social pyramid).
Vaishyas
Artisans, Farmers, Traders, Merchants. Third in the Caste System(social pyramid).
Shudras
Manual Laborers. Fourth and last in the Caste System (social pyramid).
Pariahs, Untouchables
Street Cleaners. Looked down upon so much that they aren’t even part of the Caste System (Social Pyramid).
Hinduism’s Founder Is…
Trick Question! Hinduism has no founder.
Buddhism’s Founder Is…
Siddhartha Gautama, also known as the Buddha.
Beliefs to Hindu’s
- ) Belief in one supreme god
- ) Belief in other gods that are aspects of that supreme god
- ) Reincarnation until you live the perfect life
- ) Belief in karma, a force that determines the quality of your life depending on how you were in past lives.
The Vedas (Holy books like the Bible and Torah)
Beliefs to Buddhist’s
The Four Truths
- ) Life has inevitable suffering
- ) There is a cause to our suffering (Wanting Things)
- ) There is an end to our suffering (Stop Wanting Things)
- ) The end to suffering is contained in the Eightfold Path
Reincarnation until you ACHIEVE NIRVANA!!!
The Caste System is directly related to Hinduism. How?
By a statue. The Brahmin are its head, the Kshatriyas are its arms, the Vaishyas are its legs, and the Shudras are its feet. The Untouchables are not included.
Indus and Ganges river
The rivers where the Indus Civilization settled.
Monsoons
A seasonal wind that causes wet and dry seasons. Affects which crops they can grow and when they can grow them.
Buddhism is atheistic. (True, False)
True
Hinduism is atheistic. (True, False)
False, Hinduism is Monotheistic
Sanskrit
The first language of Ancient India. Allowed them to keep records.
Caste System
The social hierarchy of India created by the Aryans that divided Indian society into groups based on a person’s birth, wealth, or occupation. There was NO moving between castes during that lifetime.
Aryans
A nomadic group that invaded India and took control. Established the caste system in India with their control.
Missionaries
People who work to spread their religious beliefs.
King Ashoka/Mauryan Empire
Buddhist King Built Hospitals for humans and animals Roads with shelters - increased trade Built many Buddhist shrines Allowed Hindus to continue to practice their religion
Gupta Empire
India’s Golden Age
A time period of prosperity (wealth), peace, and progress (expansion and growth)
Advancements in arts, science, & literature
