Key Concepts in Indian Philosophy and Culture

Karma

• A concept that refers to the effect a person’s actions have on their soul

• A belief in reincarnation and the cycle of life

• A philosophical idea about fate and destiny

• A practice of meditation and mindfulness

Body of water that was a sacred site in Hinduism.

• Ganges River

• Amazon River

• Nile River

• Yangtze River

Ganges River

• A

• B

• C

• D

Bay of Bengal

• A

• B

• C

• G

Importance of monsoons in ancient India

• The monsoons brought heavy amounts of rainfall to India for agriculture, but also could lead to dangerous floods.

• Monsoons were primarily known for their dry winds that helped in cooling the climate.

• Monsoons had no significant impact on agriculture in ancient India.

• The monsoons were only important for trade routes and had no effect on farming.

How the Buddha reached enlightenment according to Buddhist tradition

• He meditated under a fig tree for several weeks.

• He traveled to the Himalayas for a year.

• He studied ancient texts for a decade.

• He performed rituals at various temples.

Arabian Sea

• A

• B

• C

• D

Popular Hindu god of new beginnings and remover of obstacles with the head of an elephant

• Shiva

• Vishnu

• Ganesha

• Brahma

Nirvana

• State of eternal happiness and joy

• State of peace that is free from suffering and desire

• State of constant struggle and conflict

• State of material wealth and success

Sanskrit

• Language of ancient India

• A modern programming language

• A type of ancient architecture

• A popular Indian cuisine