Social Studies Module 26-27
Mohenjo-Daro
- A large settlement along the Indus River
caste system
- The division of Indian society into groups based on birth or occupation
Sanskrit
- The most important language of Ancient India
Guardwaras
A Sikh place of worship
gurdwaras
A Sikh place of worship
delta
A landform at the mouthof a river created by sediment deposits
Harappa
A large settlement along the Indus River
Mohenjo-Daro
A large settlement along the Indus River
Alloys
A mixture of two or more metals
Delhi
A powerful kingdom in Northern India
Buddhism
A religion based on the teachings of the Buddahy that developed in India in the 500s BC
Sikhism
A religion native to India that embraces equality for all, belief in one God, service to humanity, and honest labor.
Indus River
A river in Pakitan that creates a fertile plain.
Ganges River
A river that flows across northern India and into Bangladesh.
Indus River
A river that is home to two major civilizations
monsoons
A seasonal wind that brings either dry or moist air
Langar
A sikh community kitchen
Sherpas
An ethnic group from the mopuntains in Nepal
How are Buddhist teachings different from Hindu teachings?
Buddism does not accept the caste system.
Mercenaries
Hired soldiers
How was civilization during the Vedic period different from the Harappan civilization?
In the Verdic period, there were more rules and restrictions, as well as a more organized class structure with leaders. They also had different environments.
Inoculation
Injecting a person with a small dose of a virus to help him or her build up defenses to a disease
What are the four main teachings of Jainism?
Injure no life, tell the truth, do not steal, and own no property are the four main teachings of Jainism.
How did Sikhism begin, and how has it been passed down through generations?
It began around 1480 and was taught by Nanak who disagreed with the Hindou teachings. It has passed down through generations through the eternal gurus who continue the teachings.
Edicts
Laws
Kolkata (Calcutta)
One of India's most populous cities
Mumbai (Bombay)
One of India's most populous cities
missionaries
People who work to spread their religious beliefs
Why do you think people are still interested in ancient Sanskrit epics today?
Possibly becuase they are interesting stories which give a lesson throughout the story.
Langar
Sikh community kitchen
Caste sytem
The division of Indian society into groups based on birth or occupation
Karma
The effects that good or bad actions have on a person's soul
Meditation
The focusing of the mind on spiritual things
Mount Everest
The highest mountain on the planet.
Urbanization
The increase in the percentage of people living in cities
Hinduism
The main religion of India; it teachesthat everything is part of a universal spirit called Brahman
Hindu-Arabic numerals
The number system we use today
Inoculation
The process of injecting a person with a small dose of a virus to help them build a defense to the disease
Reincarnation
The rebirth of a soul in a new body
Metallurgy
The science of working with metal
Metallurgy
The science of working with metals
Nirvana
The state of perfect peace
List and explain the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism.
The truth of suffering/stress (dukkah), the truth of the case of suffering/stress (Samudaya), the truth of the end of suffering/stress (nirhodha), the truth of the path that frees from suffering/stress (magga).
How was Harappan civilization similar to Sumerian civilization?
They both depended on the river for farming and agriculture. They were both highly populated.
How were the rulers Chandragupta Maurya and Chandra Gupta I alike, and how were they different?
They both ran a complex and bureautocratic government. Chandragupta required farmers to have heavy tax pay. Chandra Gupta focused on great works or art and literature. They both also believed in the caste system.
How does Hinduism reinforce good behavior and social order?
They enforce non violence, and the belief of Karma. They also encourage yoga and meditation.
What are the three duties referred to in Sikh philosophy?
To pray, work, and give
Subcontinent
a large landmass that is smaller than a continent
green revolution
a program that encouraged farmers to adopt modern agricultural methods to produce more food.
Nirvana
a state of perfect peace
Colony
a territory inhabited and controlled by people from a foreign land
Jainism
an ancient religion begun in India that teaches nonviolence as a way of life and that all living things should be valued.
Partition
division
Fasting
going without food
Fasting
going without food for a period of time
Reincarnation
he process of birth, death, and rebirth of the soul
Mercenaries
hired soldiers
Alloys
mixtures of two or more metals
Missionaries
people who work to spread their religious beliefs
Nonviolence
the avoidance of violent actions
caste system
the division of Indian society into groups based on birth or occupation.
Karma
the effects that good or bad actions have on a person's soul
Meditation
the focusing of the mind on spiritual ideas
Sanskirt
the most important language of ancient India
Hindu-Arabic numerals
the number system we use today