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Ancient India Trivia

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1. Thought that there was one main god who was seen in the form of many other gods and goddess. Started Hinduism inIndia.






2. The ... were being a student - becoming a householder - 'going to the forest' - and finally - becoming a wandering holy man. (remember to write the word wandering)






3. Disguised himself as Arjuna's charioteer and urged him to fight in war - during the Mahabharata.






4. The large pool-like bath in the citadel of Mohenjo-Daro - which was used most likely for hygiene and rituals.






5. AnIndian figure that Brahmins claimed to have comprised the world. Also represented the Aryan Caste System.






6. The religion that took place in the woods - where people would not do everyday things.






7. Term for: Compassion






8. Priests who were on the top of the Aryan Caste system and were from Purusha's mouth. They were responsible for religious rituals and rituals. Their literal translation means - one possessed of Brahmin'.






9. Was the preserver of the universe who created the universe under Brahma's order. He gave Dasharatha rice pudding which allowed his wives to bear children.






10. Is the definition for a Great Warrior






11. Term for: Breathe






12. A heroic Warrior






13. Was a tribe on the East Coast - who refused to submit to the Mauryan Empire. Once Ashoka found out that they army had conquered them - he freed them - returned land - and wrote an apology.






14. Were those classified as impure and polluters. They were below shudras.






15. Is the language thatIndians used for religious texts and purposes. Only upperclassmen were able to read this language (Brahmins).






16. Indians will occasionally refer to their country with this label - named after a successful Aryan tribe.






17. The capital that Rama ruled over was called ...






18. River that ran down the Himalaya slopes and reached the bay of Bengal.






19. Started the Mauryan Empire.In order to gain control - he overthrew Seleucid.






20. The ... was the war that took place between the Mauryans and the Kalinga Tribe. The Mauryans won - however - Ashoka later returned their land.






21. Sankrit word for cheifs (who ruled over major Aryan groups)






22. This epic was recorded around 1000-500 B.C.E. in AncientIndia. It unveils various religious values - cultural beliefs - and aspects of everyday life inIndia and is the reason for the time period's label - 'the Epic Age'.






23. Invaded Harappa and adapted to much of Harappan language and culture.Initially were nomadic tribes with no language - art - etc. although they were very efficient in war. Enjoyed gambling - horsemanship - and fighting.






24. The word for survival - importance - and wealth - was known as ...






25. The Pandava Prince who was under the dilemma of fighting against his family.






26. Was the evil king of Lanka (Modern Day: Sri Lanka) who abducted Sita from Rama.






27. The 7 wise sages that Manu went on the ark with






28. Started the Mauryan Empire.In order to gain control - he overthrew Seleucid.






29. Priests who were on the top of the Aryan Caste system and were from Purusha's mouth. They were responsible for religious rituals and rituals. Their literal translation means - one possessed of Brahmin'.






30. Were the texts on dharma - which were made by Brahmin Scholars.






31. The term for universal soul - which was introduced in the Upanishads.






32. The first kingdom ofIndia/State ofIndia where the 16 kingdoms developed.






33. The god - 'Lord of Creation' - was known as ...






34. Was the community of nuns and Monks in Buddhism.






35. The maid - ... - urged Kakeyi to have Rama banished.






36. The word for survival - importance - and wealth - was known as ...






37. Other name for the sage - Krishna






38. A Pandava Prince who is known for his might and for being the middle brother. He was in the dilemma of killing his family or killing himself. He took advice from his chariot driver - without knowing it as Krishna.






39. Also known as - 'Song of the Lord'. It is the most renowned section in the Mahabharata and illustrated the concept of Dharma (duty) ad was added into the Mahabharata at a later time. The conversation between Arjuna and Krishna.






40. The first kingdom ofIndia/State ofIndia where the 16 kingdoms developed.






41. Were souls that people aimed to free. This concept came from Jainism.






42. Was the prince of evil who tempted Siddhartha Gautama while he was meditating.






43. Commanded Brahma to create the world.






44. Was the religion that Brahmins made - based off of modifications from Brahmanism and certain aspects of religion from the Upanishads.






45. Word for 'Knowledge'






46. Is where Megasthenes was from.






47. The mother of Buddha who gave birth in a forest while singing.






48. Was Rama's faithful wife who accompanied him when he was banished. However - when Ravana abducted her Rama was hesitant on taking her back.






49. The oldest book in Sanskrit literature is called ...






50. Sankrit word for cheifs (who ruled over major Aryan groups)