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37 Cards in this Set
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Which civilization is founded based on its own Neolithic Revolution around the Indus River?
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HARAPPAN CIVILIZATION
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Who was a part of the Harappan Civilization that were good farmers and had an urban lifestyle BUT declines because of environmental disasters?
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DRAVIDIANS
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The Dravidians believed in reincarnation. What is reincarnation?
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THE TRANSMIGRATION OF SOULS
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Aryans migrate and fight with the ________.
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DRAVIDIANS
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Although the Dravidians and Aryans are ethically different, they still _______.
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INTERMARRY
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Aryans are ____ and write in a ______ language which is related to Greek, Latin, and Persian languages.
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INDO-EUROPEAN, SANSKRIT
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What becomes like Scripture for Hinduism?
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THE 4 VEDAS
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What is the oldest text of the 4 Vedas?
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RIG VEDA
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A time period in which Aryans migrating in with the Vedas being written...
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VEDIC PERIOD
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What are principalities or kingdoms that do NOT bring political unity?
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RAJAS
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What was the major world religion based on Aryan and Dravidian ideas/beliefs?
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HINDUISM
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What is the Aryan Caste System?
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1. BRAHMIN
2. KASHATRIYAS 3. VAISHYAS 4. SHUDRAS 5. UNTOUCHABLES |
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Who are the Brahmin?
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PRIESTS AND FAMILIES THAT PRODUCE PRIESTS
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Who were the Kshatriyas?
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ARYAN WARRIORS
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Who were the Vaishyas?
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MERCHANTS, ARTISANS, TRADESMEN, FARMERS
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Who were the Shudras?
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DAY LABORERS
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Who were the Untouchables?
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MEAT BUTCHERS, BURIERS OF THE DEAD, UNIFIABLE JOBS
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What is the subcaste which hold the ONLY source of mobility?
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JATI
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This is the type of lifestyle in which men (fathers and husbands) control the women completely.
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PATRIARCHY
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This is a tradition in classic India where a widow should throw herself into a burning burial of her husband's to show full commitment to him.
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SATI
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Aryan religion is POLYTHEISTIC. Two of their gods are:
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INDRA (intimidating god, reflects warlike lifestyle of Arians)
VARUNA (god that watches over human activities, inflicts punishment - ethical dimension) |
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Aryan religion merges from polytheism (and ritual sacrifices) to ______.
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MYSTICISM
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Besides reincarnation, another religious belief the Dravidians had is the _________.
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LAW OF KARMA
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______ is the group of texts that tell us the principle idea of Hinduism (which is Brahman).
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UPANISHADS
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What is Brahman?
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"UNIVERSAL SOUL"
IDEA THAT UNIFIES ALL THE BODIES IN THE WORLD TIED TOGETHER BY BRAHMAN |
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With Hinduism, what is the ultimate goal?
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TO END THE CYCLE OF REINCARNATION AND HAVE ONE'S SOUL PASS PERMANENTLY INTO BRAHMAN.
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Who is someone who lives a simple lifestyle in prayer and meditation?
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ASCETISM
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Who established the 1st empire in India and imposed a degree of political unity?
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CHANDRAGUPTA MAURYA
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Who is the grandson of Maurya that extends political control & converts to Buddhism?
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ASHOKA
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What group of texts explain the changes in Hinduism... and tells the epic tale of Krishna/Vishnu and Arjun?
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BHAGAVAD GITA
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Who is the founder of Jainism?
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MAHAVIRA
came from an aristocratic family, created idea of Karma vs. Reincarnation. |
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Under the religion of Jainism, the founder, Mahavira, pairs _____ and _____.
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ASCETISM AND NON-INJURY
suicide through starvation is final act of ascetism |
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Who is the founder of Buddhism?
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GAUTAMA
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What is the main cause of evil according to Buddhism?
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HUMAN SUFFERING
cause of PAIN IS CHANGE |
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What are the 4 Noble Truths under Buddhism?
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1. EXISTENCE/ LIFE IS SUFFERING
2. SUFFERING SPRINGS FROM DESIRE AND ATTACHMENT TO OTHER PEOPLE/THINGS 3. CURE IS EXTINCTION OF DESIRE 4. MODERATION - "MIDDLE WAY" IS THE ANSWER |
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What is the ultimate goal of Buddhism?
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NIRVANA: state of ending all desires
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What is the importance of Ashoka?
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MAURYAN EMPEROR; ACCEPTED BUDDHISM AND SENT OUT MISSIONARIES TO SPREAD IDEA
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