India Review Flashcards
Ancient Indian civilization was founded along the
_____________________________ and _______________________________ river
valleys.
Indus and Ganges
The _______________________________ mountain range served as a natural
border/barrier between Indian and Chinese civilizations.
Himalayas
Archaeologists know the _____________________________ civilization was
advanced and centralized in part because of its centrally planned cities.
Harappa
The ____________________________, formerly nomadic tribes from the Hindu
Kush or periphery moved into the Indus valley and created a new civilization.
Aryans
The introduction of ____________________________________, a written and
spoken language changed the advancement and religious dynamics of India
civilization.
sanskrit
The polytheistic religion based on both nature and virtue, known as
_____________________________________ was the foundation to Hinduism.
brahmanism
The _______________________________________ are the oldest holy scriptures of
Hinduism.
Vedas
The strict social hierarchy that existed in India was known as the
____________________________________, it is now illegal.
Caste System
__________________________________ religions are those that actively seek
converts, whereas ___________________________ religions do not.
Universal, Ethnic
If one is _________________________________-, they are indifferent to, or flat out
reject formal organized religion.
Secular
Before eventually being known as the Buddha, _______________________________
was an Indian prince living in modern day Nepal.
Siddhartha
The totality of the Buddha’s teachings are known as the
__________________________________________, or divine law.
Dharma
The last of the Four Noble Truths, is to follow the
______________________________________________.
8 full path
After years of warfare and existence of smaller kingdoms, the
________________________ empire was established with Magadha as its hub.
Maurya
Despite using cruel violence at the start of his rule,
__________________________________ converted to Buddhism and made it his
mission to spread the religion throughout the empire.
Ashoka
