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WorksheetsIndia Content Quiz Key Terms
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Define subcontinent
an island in the southern hemisphere
a plateau near India
a large landmass that is smaller than a continent
a huge glacier that has broken away from the land
define monsoons
a storm with a violent wind
rapid winds reaching dangerous speeds
heavy rain caused by flooding
seasonal wind patterns that cause wet and dry seasons
define Sanskrit
an ancient ruler that expanded India's borders
the act of meditating to reach nirvana
one of the oldest languages, most important to ancient India
another word for enlightenment
define caste system
divided Indian society into groups based on birth
a major belief in Buddhism
Hinduism rejected this belief system
the belief in nonviolence
define Hinduism
a belief system that rejected the caste system
a belief system with no gods
the largest religion in India today
the religion of the Buddha
define Jainism
a religion based on the teaching of Ms. Turnbull.
a religion based on the teachings of a man named Mahavira
a religion based on the teaching of a man named the Buddha.
a religion based on the teachings of Ms. Johnson.
define karma
the middle level of the caste system
the key to meditation
a state of perfect peace
the effects that actions have on a person's soul
define reincarnation
the caste system
the process of rebirth
the attainment of karma
the act of meditation
define nirvana
a state of perfect peace
rock band
the soul, or atman
karma
define missionaries
people who work to stop others in their religious beliefs
people who work to spread Buddhism
people who work to spread Hinduism
people who work to spread their religious beliefs
who is Candragupta Maurya?
He founded the Mauyran Empire in northern India
He defeated the Mauryan Empire in northern India.
Gupta emperor, ruled India during the height of power.
Ruler of Mauryan empire, extended his control over India
Who is Asoka?
Gupta emperor, ruled India during the height of power
founded the Mauryan Empire in northern India
a group of Hindu followers
ruler of the Mauryan empire, extended his control over India
Who is Chandra Gupta II?
ruler of Mauryan empire, extended his control over India
founded the Mauryan Empire in northern India.
Gupta emperor, ruled India during the height of power
the enlightened one
who is the Buddha?
the enlightened one
Ms. Johnson
Gupta emperor
ruler of the Maurya empire
focusing of the mind on the spiritual is called
fasting
Jainism
nonviolence
meditation
