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Ancient India Trivia

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1. 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






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






3. The Sankrit word for tribe






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






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






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






7. 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.






8. The time period of the two main ... - the Mahabharata and the Ramayana.






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






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






11. 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.






12. Was Rama's father who died when he was forced to complete his dharma by banishing Rama.






13. The four texts that were chanted and passed down by generation and taught about the Aryan gods - gave instructions for rituals - and explained the start of the universe.






14. Survival






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






16. Word for duty






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






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






19. Was Ashoka's word for obedience to parents and elders - kindness to all human and family relations - respect for all priests and ascetics - and refraining from killing living things.






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






21. A ... is a sage






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






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






24. The four texts that were chanted and passed down by generation and taught about the Aryan gods - gave instructions for rituals - and explained the start of the universe.






25. 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.






26. 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)






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






28. A Buddhist Shrine was called a ...






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






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






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






32. Survival






33. Also known has the Buddha. Known for saying he was awake - to imply that he was merely aware of what went on around him. Started the Religion of Buddhism.






34. Vishnu's servant who created the world.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






45. 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.






46. Took the throne during 273 B.C.E and was Bindusara's son. He ruled over the Mauryan Empire and had the main focus of religion and completing his Dharma. He ruled with morality and practiced Buddhism.






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






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






49. Great (Aryan) cheifs






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