Ancient India Vocab

What is the term for a person who spreads his or her religious beliefs to others?

• Migrant

• Missionary

• Caste

• Reincarnation

What does it mean to migrate?

• To stay in one place

• To move from one place to another

• To spread religious beliefs

• To belong to a social class

What is a caste?

• A type of wind

• A book of knowledge

• A social class of people

• A religious duty

What is reincarnation?

• A strong wind in East Asia

• The rebirth of the soul, usually in a new body

• A large ancient city

• A religious and moral duty

What is a monsoon?

• A book of knowledge

• A social class

• A strong wind that blows across East Asia at certain times of the year

• A religious duty

What are the Vedas?

• A type of wind

• The books of knowledge of ancient Aryans which were the basis of Hinduism

• A large ancient city

• A social class

What does dharma refer to in Hinduism?

• A type of wind

• A social class

• The religious and moral duties of Hindus

• A large ancient city

What is Mohenjo-Daro known for?

• Its religious texts

• Its ancient drainage system

• Its strong winds

• Its social classes