Save
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

ancient India cards

India study cards

QuestionAnswer
who was Buddha? Siddhartha Gautama
who was Siddhartha Gautama? The Buddha
who was Ashoka's grandfather? Chandragupta
what time did the caste System come out? 1500 BC
when did Gautama die? 480 BC
what time was Siddhartha Gautama born? 560 BC
what time was it when the civilians declined? 2000 BC
who were the vip's of India? Aryans,Buddha,Ashoka,Chandra Gupta
Who was Chandra Gupta? First Gupta Ruler
Who was Ashoka? Chandra Gupta’s grandson - Bindusara was his dad
who were Aryans? Wise men and women founded the Hinduism religion - polytheistic religion
how did Buddhism start? Buddhism is a religion based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama.
who was Siddhartha Gautama before he became the Buddha? A Hindu prince, Siddhartha was a wealthy prince. A prophet predicted he would be a wandering holy man. His father, the king wanted him to become a ruler.
what does Buddha mean? the enlightened one
what is Dukkha? Dukkha means suffering is a part of life.
what is Nirvana? Nirvana is a state of perfect peace. The goal is to reach nirvana by following the eightfold path.
How did Buddhism spread? Word of mouth from missionaries.
what is Sanskrit? The most important language in Ancient India
what is Ahisma? The practice of non-violence.
what is karma? The effects that good or bad actions have on a persons soul
what is the caste system? Social structure determined by a person’s birth, wealth, or occupation.
what is Subcontinent? A large landmass that is smaller than a continent
what is Mauryan Empire? a dynasty that ruled from 321 to 185 BCE from NE India to most of N and Central India
what is Gupta Dynasty? an ancient Indian empire from 320 to 550 CE and covered much of north India.
what are the priests and teachers called? Brahmans
what are the laborers and Servants called ? Sudra's
what are the farmers and traders called? vaisyas
what are the warriors and rulers called? kshatriyas
what are the three gods called in Hinduism? Brahma,vishmu,shiva
is Hinduism the oldest or newest religions? Oldest
what does Hinduism mean? "religion of the people"
what is vedas? Sacred songs written which is a foundation of Hinduism.
who built a gupta temple? Chandra Gupta the 1st
was ashoka the strongest empire of the manyar empire? yes he was in fact he took his dads throne and killed his brothers
True or False? Is it true or false that Hinduism is the 3rd largest religion in the world. True!
what is does reincarnation mean? you die then you come back alive too be a differently person or thing.
what is Polytheism mean? Believing in many gods.
what does vedas mean? Oldest Veda was written before 1000 BC
how old was Siddhartha Gautama when he went to go see the outside world? 30 years old.
why did Siddhartha Gautama go outside of his kingdom? to go see he sick poor sad.
what does Enlightenment mean? A state of perfect wisdom
what is the four noble truths? Dukkha- suffering is a part of life. Samudaya- suffering is caused by desires. - -getting what you want does not guarantee happiness. Nirodha- suffering will stop if you give up your desires. Magga- the eightfold path will stop the suffering
what is The 5 Precepts? Do not harm any living things. Do not steal, take only what is given. Avoid overstimulation. Do not say unkind things. Do not take drugs or alcohol.
what is the Eightfold Path? 1. Right belief –strive to clearly understand the Four Noble Truths. Strive to understand your own mind. 2. Right purpose- think kindly of others and avoid dwelling on the past or future. 3. Right speech- speak kindly and truthfully.4. Right conduc
was Siddhartha Gautama a prince or poor? prince
why was Siddhartha Gautama always keep inside? because he was a wealthy prince that was very rich and his parents' wouldent let him leave because he had to wait until he was 30 years old
what are Aryan religion based on? vedas
who found Hinduism? there was no founder of hinddism.
how many gods did they belive? 3 gods
who started Buddhism? Siddhartha Guatemata
Created by: user-1776017
Popular History sets

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards