Other - South Asia

Question 1

What scientific innovations were developed during the Gupta dynasty?

Answer 1

Techniques in plastic surgery, astronomers determined that that earth is a sphere and it rotates on its axis, Indian numeral system (includes 0), very close calculation of pi and the number of days in a year.

Question 2

Describe the central dilemma and message of the Bhagavad Gita?

Answer 2

Individuals should fulfill their responsibilities and not become personally or emotionally involved in their actions and especially not strive for material rewards or recognition. Thier duties should be performed faithfully with no thought of the consequences of their actions.

Question 3

Who was Ashoka

Answer 3

Mahayana emporer.

Question 4

What are the main ideas of Jainism?

Answer 4

Fonunder: Vardhamaria Mahavira (born 540 B.C.E)
Jina (conqueror) Jains (his followers)

Purification from self-behavior allowed could to escape imprisonment, shed burdens of karma from previous incarnations and attain a state of bliss. People underwent purification by observing ahimsa
(non-violence to other living things or their souls).