Chapter 9 Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
The Mauryan dynasty and the temporary unification of India | Magadha kingdom filled power vacuum left by withdrawal of Alexander of Macedon |
Governed by the well-organized bureaucracy Established the capital in Pataliputra | Ashoka Maurya, conquered the kingdom of Kalinga, 260 B.C.E. |
The Gupta dynasty | Governed by the well-organized bureaucracy Established the capital in Pataliputra |
The revival of empire under the Guptas | Greek-speaking Bactrians ruled in northwest India for two centuries |
Siddhartha Gautama (563-483 B.C.E.) became the Buddha | First sermon about 528 B.C.E. at the Deer Park of Sarnath Organized followers into a community of monks |
Appeal of Buddhism | Appealed strongly to members of lower castes because it did not recognize social hierarchies of castes and jati |
Mahayana Buddhism | Early Buddhism made heavy demands on individuals Development of Buddhism between 3rd century B.C.E. and 1st century C.E. Buddha became a god.The notion of boddhisatva--"an enlightened being" |
The Bhagavad Gita | A short poetic work: dialogue between Vishnu and warrior Illustrated expectations of Hinduism and promise of salvation |
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