In India, these are very important; they are
considered the source of life.
This Indian religion is polytheistic (has
more than one god).
According to Buddha, this is the cause of
all human suffering.
When your thoughts and actions are
focused on "not too much of anything and
not too little" you are following this
Buddhist teaching.
This is a large land area that is somewhat
separated yet still part of a continent.
These are seasonal winds that bring
alternate dry and wet periods to India.
Rivers
This is the concept of individual right
conduct or duty; in Hinduism it is the
ultimate law of all things.
Dharma
Hinduism
These have been the basis of Indian life for
thousands of years. Two-thirds of India's
population still lives in places like this.
Villages
Desire
These are the mountains along India's
northeast border; they are the highest
mountains in the world.
Himalayas
“Middle Way” or Moderation
This is the English term for rebirth, or
being born again.
Reincarnation
Subcontinent
This is the name for the system of
divisions within India's social classes.
Caste System
Monsoons
These are the three significant rivers that
flow from the Himalayan Mountains into
India.
Brahmaputra, Ganges, and Indus
This is the sum of good and bad actions
one's soul carries from life to life.
This is the belief in non-violence.
This is Buddha's real name.
Karma
This is the ancient language spoken (and
written) by the Aryans.
Sanskrit
Ahimsa
This is Hindu term for the continuous
cycle of birth, death, and rebirth.
Samsara
Siddhartha Guatama
Of all Hinduism's gods, these are the three
most important.
Brahma, Shiva, and Vishnu
This is the collection of hymns and poems
that describe Aryan beliefs and daily life.
The Vedas
This is a person who renounces the
comforts of society; one who goes without.
Ascetic
The belief in many gods.
The belief in one god.
The belief in no god or gods.
This is the ultimate goal of a Hindu, when
you are released from samsara and unite
your atman with Brahman.
Polytheism
Monotheism
Atheism
Moksha
This is a one of the two famous
archeological cities found in the Indus
River Valley.
Mohenjo Daro or Harappa
These are the mountains that form the
Indian subcontinent's northwestern border.
This is the route many invaders took to get
through the Hindu Kush mountains.
This is the Hindu word for the human soul.
This word means, "circle".
The supreme Hindu god or spirit;
everything in the world is part of this.
A line of rulers from the same family.
Dynasty
Hindu Kush
Buddhist shrine that is shaped like a dome
or mound
Stupa
Khyber Pass
The Buddhist king considered the greatest
of the Mauryan Dynasty
Asoka
Atman
In Buddhism, this is a state of wisdom and
freedom from the cycle of rebirth
Nirvana
These are enlightened people who
postpone going to heaven. Instead, they
have decided to stay on Earth to help
others and do good deeds
Bodhisattvas
A government ruled by religious leaders
Theocracy
Mandala
Brahman
A religious teacher and spiritual guide in
Hinduism
A prince who led an Aryan tribe in India
during the Rival Kingdom Period
A person who travels to go to a religious
shrine or site
Guru
Raja
Pilgrim
Buddhism’s
8-Fold Path
How do Monsoons affect India’s weather?
The Caste System
Right View
Right Resolve
Right Speech
Right Conduct
Right Livelihood
Right Effort
Right Mindfulness
Right Meditation
Monsoons are seasonal winds. For half the
year (Apr-Oct) these winds come from the
SW off the Indian Ocean and bring wet
weather to the subcontinent. During the
other half of the year (Nov-Mar), the winds
come from the NE off the Asian continent
and are very dry.
The Caste system is a social class system.
The Aryans started the caste system.
There are four classes in the Aryan system.
You are born into a caste and stay there all your
lifetime.
Your job, family life, marriage and daily activities are
all shaped by your caste.
The caste system is valued because it brings harmony
and order to Indian society.
1. Life is Suffering
Buddhism’s
4 Noble Truths
2. Suffering is caused by Desire.
3. Suffering ends when we overcome Desire
4. We overcome Desire by following
the 8-fold path.
“I bow to the divine in you”
Namaste