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The four basic beliefs taught by Siddhartha Gautama that form the foundation of Buddhism.
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basic rules on how to live a "right" life; similar to the Ten Commandments for Christians and Hebrews.
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to be reborn
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The first state to unify most of the Indian subcontinent. It was founded by Chandragupta Maurya in 324 B.C.E. and survived until 184 B.C.E. From its capital at Pataliputra in the Ganges Valley it grew wealthy from taxes.
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a large and distinctive landmass that is a distinct part of some continent
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Indus Valley city laid out in a grid pattern. Had a complex irrigation and sewer system; little is known about the civilization because their writing cannot be deciphered
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Golden Age of India; ruled through central government but allowed village power; restored Hinduism
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A Hindu social system that controlled every aspect of daily life; class determined occupation and social circle
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Indo-European nomadic, warlike, pastoralists who replaced Harappan civilization either through integration or conquest
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commentaries on the Vedas that are considered sacred texts in the Hindu religion
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A religion founded by Siddhartha Gautama who preached in following the Eightfold Path in order to attain enlightenment.
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A religion native to India with no single founder. Derived by a collection of Indo-Aryan beliefs including karma and reincarnation.
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founder of Buddhism (last name)
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Major winds in the Indian Ocean that blew into India for half the year, and blew away from India for the other half. Helped facilitate trade in the Indian Ocean.
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site of one of India's largest and most prosperous ancient civilizations
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One of the most sacred texts of Hinduism; recognized as the primary one by the SOL
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the effects of a person's actions that determine his destiny in his next incarnation
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Ruler of the Mauryan Empire who converted to Buddhism from Hinduism after witnessing massacre. He is credited with sending missionaries into Asia to spread Buddhism.
