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Ancient India Trivia

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1. Was the Greek ambassador who was impressed with Chandragupta's work and wrote about it.






2. The king who is recognized inIndian epics. He was the firstIndian King and ruled over Manwantara. However - the first 6 kings may have also gone by this name. (this is unclear to historians) He was led by a fish who he saved to the Himalaya Mountains






3. Was Rama's half brother who took the throne when Rama was banished.






4. Was one of the more powerful inIndia - around the 16th century.






5. A dry plateau that was located below the Vindhya and Satpura mountains.






6. The valley where the seventeenIndian kingdoms developed






7. Great (Aryan) cheifs






8. A form of prayer and meditation that has the goal of divine union.






9. Were smaller groups within a caste. (e.x. family - etc.)






10. A ... was a person who could take complete control over their senses.






11. 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'.






12. City in earlyIndia that focused on ships and sea trade. 30 miles away from the Arabian Sea. Known as a port city with a dockyard.






13. These guidelines advised small kingdoms survive in politics.






14. Term for renouncing the worldly life






15. Were the visions the Buddha saw of an old man - a sick man - and a dead man. These sights inspired him to seek enlightenment.






16. Were the people who did not believe in enjoying life - and got inner peace by finding a greater reality than their own.






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






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






19. A follower of Hinduism is known as ...






20. 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.






21. EarlyIndian civilization that had two large thick walls surrounding the city as a form of protection from invaders or natural disasters. Had a citadel which they most likely used as a last resort for safety - when fleeing from potential invaders.






22. TheIndian epic that celebrates Dharma






23. The trembling that woke Vishnu up - from his sleep.






24. Survival






25. 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.






26. Was the term for an individual soul






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






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






29. TheIndian epic that celebrates Dharma






30. A book of hymns that explains the importance of Brahmins and many otherIndian creation stories - etc.






31. One of the oldest continuous cities from the Gangetic plain that formed when the Aryans mixed culture with those already living there was called ...






32. The trembling that woke Vishnu up - from his sleep.






33. A ... was a person who could take complete control over their senses.






34. Was the concept of respect toward all living things and extreme self-denial. It tried to diminish several characteristics inIndia such as greed - and also urged its followers to act honorably - as well as accept other people's opinions and perspectiv






35. Represented one's duty/purpose in life.






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






37. Represented one's duty/purpose in life.






38. A route that led shepherds and nomadic tribes through the Himalaya Mountans and into Central Asia. It's distance was 32 miles long.






39. Term for renouncing the worldly life






40. Early houses were built by this river. Melted ice and snow flowed into this river and reached the Arabian Sea. Located in a valley.






41. 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.






42. 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'.






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






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






45. Commanded Brahma to create the world.






46. A ... is a teacher of religion who has followers.






47. Is the cycle that everyone goes through (death and rebirth)






48. EarlyIndian civilization that had two large thick walls surrounding the city as a form of protection from invaders or natural disasters. Had a citadel which they most likely used as a last resort for safety - when fleeing from potential invaders.






49. Term for: Breathe






50. Was the Greek ambassador who was impressed with Chandragupta's work and wrote about it.