indian mythology

 ____________________ was the first religion in India in which people were divided into each varna and had to serve their duties in order to be reborn into a higher class. 

• Buddhism 
• Jainism 
• Islamic
• Hinduism

The ____________________ were not considered to be part of the traditional caste system.  They even had to click sticks together to let others know of their presence! 

• Untouchables
• Sudras
• Brahmins
• Vaisyas

The ancient writing that was introduced by the Aryans was called ______________. 

• Hieroglyphics
• Sanskrit 
• Cave Drawings
• Scribes

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

 The ______________________ set up a huge river valley that provided life to many throughout India. 

• Nile River
• Indus River
• Mississippi River
• Amazon River

 ____________________ were at the top of the caste system and were considered to be what we would refer to as priests. 

• Vaisyas
• Sudras
• Brahmins
• Untouchables

The ultimate goal of a Buddhist is to reach ___________________ which means a state of wisdom. 

• Adulthood
• Brahmana
• Enlightenment
• Nirvana 

India is considered to be a separate  _____________due to the mountain ranges in the northwest. 

• State
• Continent
• Country
• Government

During ancient times, the ________________ migrated into India and attempted to separate themselves from others by coming up with a _____________________ system. 

• Aryans/Caste
• Brahmins/Social Class
• Nobles/Caste
• Vaisyas/Social Caste

At one point on the __________________, an Indian must give away all possessions and lose the desire for worldly things that might cause greed. 

• Way
• 8-Fold Path
• Journey
• Commandments 

Servants were part of the _______________ caste and were expected to take care of those above them. 

• Vaisyas
• Sudras
• Brahmins
• Kshatriyas