Quizlet of Ancient India Terms

The origin of Hinduism according to the study guide is:

• Ancient India

• Ancient China

• Ancient Egypt

• Ancient Greece

The GOAL of Hinduism as mentioned in the study guide is:

• Karma- every action has a consequence (good or bad)

• Nirvana- to reach a state of happiness and enlightenment during 1 lifetime.

• after many lifetimes, to reach a state of pure spirit and become one with Brahma

• Dharma- to live an honorable and respectful life

Hinduism relied on which system?

• Equality for everyone

• Caste System

Buddhism began in:

• India

• China

• Japan

• Thailand

The goal of Buddhism as mentioned in the study guide is:

• Power over other castes

• To move up the caste system in many lifetimes

• Nirvana- reaching a state of peace in this lifetime

• None of these

Dharma is:

• a type of food

• a religious duty to live a good, honorable life

• a musical instrument

• a Hindu god

Karma is:

• a belief in Hinduism that means your actions in this life will determine your next life

• a type of dance

• a mathematical formula

• a historical event

Reincarnation is:

• A belief that one's soul is reborn into a new life after death

• A type of dance

• A scientific theory

• A historical event

Ahimsa is:

• a principle of non-violence (no harming of living things)

• a type of dance

• a form of government

• a style of painting

On which continent is India located?

• Europe

• Africa

• Asia

• South America