Hinduism -Aryan Religion -Vedas----Upanishads -Teaching That The Physical World Is An Illusion Called Maya -Reunited With Brahman When One Accepts This Fully -Brahman -Supreme Divinity Brahma

Reincarnation—Rebirth of the Soul -Karma—belief that one’s actions will determine the status of your next life -Dharma—belief in doing the duties of one’s role in life in order to advance further -Yoga—form of meditation -33,000 Deities -Brahma—Creator -Vishnu—Preserver -Siva—Destroyer -Sacred Status Of Some Animals Vishnu Siva

Buddhism -Siddhartha Guatuma -life of privilege and luxury -saw the sufferings of ordinary people and sought the meaning of life -Ascetic-Self-Denial to seek meaning -meditation under the boa tree -Buddha -Enlightened One -Nirvana—state of Enlightenment about the true nature of life and a release from reincarnation

Buddhism -Siddhartha Guatuma -life of privilege and luxury -saw the sufferings of ordinary people and sought the meaning of life -Ascetic-Self-Denial to seek meaning -meditation under the boa tree -Buddha -Enlightened One -Nirvana—state of Enlightenment about the true nature of life and a release from reincarnation

Four Noble Truths -1. All Human Life Involves Suffering And Sorrow -2. The Desire For A Life Of Pleasure And Material Grief Causes Suffering And Sorrow -3.Renouncing Desire Frees People From Suffering And Helps Their Souls Attain Nirvana -4. The Eightfold Path Leads To The Denial Of Desire And Attainment Of Nirvana

Eightfold Path -1. Right Views—see life in its reality -2. Right Intentions—try to life a good life -3. Right Speech—avoid lies and gossip -4. Right Action—obey the law and be honest -5. Right Living—avoid work that harms others -6. Right Effort—seek to prevent evil -7. Right Mindfulness—being aware of yourself -8. Right Concentration--using meditation

Division of Buddhism -Division Of Buddhism -Theravada -Traditional Buddhism -Mahayana Buddhism -Focuses On The Divinity Of Buddha

Indian Culture -Literature -Vedas -Mahabharata/Ramayana -Bhagavad Gita -Religious Structures -Mathematics -Decimal System -Zero -Concepts Of Algebra Scene from the Bhagavad Gita

Indian Culture -Subordinate Role Of Women -Polygyny -Suttee -Stupa—Dome Shaped Temples In India -Educational level Based On One’s Caste Level -Medical Advances -Inoculations