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Ancient India Trivia

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1. TheIndian epic that celebrates Dharma






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






3. A strongIndian tribe that influencedIndians to occasionally refer to their country as Bharat.






4. Term for: Compassion






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






6. Were threads that were used to orally record the Buddha's teachings.






7. Is the term for - 'Great'






8. The time period of the Vedas (1 -500 B.C.E. to 1 -000 B.C.E)






9. Slaves who were represented as Purusha's feet in the Aryan Caste System.






10. The theory that one's neighbor was an enemy and one's neighbor's neighbor was a friend was called ... This determined who would go into war with each other - and who would allign.






11. A Buddhist Shrine was called a ...






12. Slaves who were represented as Purusha's feet in the Aryan Caste System.






13. 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.






14. Was the term for an individual soul






15. Those who wore sacred clothing - took part in rituals - and were guaranteed to reach the afterlife. The three upper classes inIndia who were able to take part in thread.






16. Other name for the sage - Krishna






17. Means someone destined to be a buddha. ... refers to one who delays personal enlightenment to help others achieve enlightenment.






18. Was a prince from the capital Adoyha. He did his Dharma and was an admirable ruler who respected his elders. However - when he was up for throne - his mother ordered his father to banish him. His father was Dasharatha.






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






20. The theory that one's neighbor was an enemy and one's neighbor's neighbor was a friend was called ... This determined who would go into war with each other - and who would allign.






21. 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'.






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






23. 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.






24. Was the principal of tolerance for other views






25. 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.






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






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






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






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






30. Regular tradesmen - farmers - craftsmen - etc. who were represented by Purusha's legs.






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






32. Commanded Brahma to create the world.






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






34. Is the definition for a Great Warrior






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






36. A ... is a sage






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






38. 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.






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






40. Was Siddhartha Gautama's charioteer.






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






42. Represents oneness with Brahman and is achieved through meditation. It exists above all the Varnas.






43. 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.






44. Was a prince from Kosalo before dropping out of society and creating Jainism. He was formerly known as Nataputta Vardhamana.






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






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






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






48. 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.






49. A heroic Warrior






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