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Ancient India Trivia

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1. 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.






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






3. Other name for the sage - Krishna






4. Word for pleasure






5. A ... is a sage






6. 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.






7. Term for: enlightened one






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






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






10. Was Siddhartha Gautama's charioteer.






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






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






13. Term for heroic warrior






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






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






16. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






23. Term for: Breathe






24. A greeting meaning 'the divine in me recognizes the divine in you.'






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






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






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






28. The ... were Buddha's teachings on how to attain enlightenment and nirvana - through disregarding all desires.






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






30. Commanded Brahma to create the world.






31. There is good ... and bad ...... determines whether or not you will move up a Varnas. Good ... is achieved when someone did their dharma and bad ... was received when someone did not do their dharma.






32. 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'.






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






34. The Sankrit word for tribe






35. Term for renouncing the worldly life






36. Powerful groups of warriors and rulers who were second on the Aryan Caste system. Represented Purusha's arms.






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






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






39. Represented non-violence to all living things and was taught toIndia by Nataputta Vardhamana.






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






41. Close to the city of Harappa. Also known as 'Mounds of the Dead'. Cared about hygiene and used gutter systems - had dwellings and bathrooms - etc.






42. Commanded Brahma to create the world.






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






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






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






46. 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






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






48. Survival






49. The ... were Buddha's teachings on how to attain enlightenment and nirvana - through disregarding all desires.






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.