Topic 6 - Ancient India Flash Cards

Front

What was the primary language of the Aryans, used to record the Vedas?

Back

Sanskrit

Front

A _____ is usually separated from the rest of the continent by physical features.

Back

subcontinent

Front

The force created by a person's actions is called karma.

Back

True

Front

This determines the state of your reincarnation

Back

Karma

Front

What land mass separates India from modern day China?

Back

Himalayan Mountains

Front

Who was the founder of Buddhism?

Back

Siddhartha Gautama

Front

India was a very big piece of land, but not as big as a continent. It was called a ________________.

Back

subcontinent

Front

Nirvana is ...

Back

A place of perfect peace and happiness

Front

Seasonal wind patterns that cause wet and dry seasons

Back

monsoon

Front

Contained religious objects and served as places of worship.

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stupas