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
The teachings of Buddha and writings of this Buddhist leader were engraved into
stupas throughout the empire, they were known as the ________________________.
roc edicts
The ___________________________________ empire restored Hinduism as the
dominant religion of India, where it remains today.
Gupta
The two hundred years in India of peace, prosperity, advancements in science, maths,
and literature was known as the
_____________________________________________.
golden age
The cycle of rebirth is known as
_____________________________________________.
reincarnation
The ultimate goal of both Hinduism and Buddhism is to reach
___________________________________________, a place of perfect peace and
happiness.
Nirvana
