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3. Ancient India

4. Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro
Early Indian civilization located along the Indus River

7. Aryans
Aryans invaded India around 1750 BC.

8. Vedas
Sacred hymns and prayers

9. Sanskrit
Aryan language

10. Hinduism
Originated on the Indian sub- continent The Upanishads- written as dialogues, these are interpretations of the Vedas.

11. Caste System
People divided into social groups Brahman- priestly class Kshatriyas- Rulers and warriors Vaishyas- landowners, merchants, and artisans Shudras- servants or slaves Untouchables- outcastes

14. Reincarnation
The soul is reborn

15. Karma
The good and bad things during your life that determine your status after death.

16. Buddhism
Siddhartha Gautama- “Buddha” The enlightened one.

17. Four Noble truths Ordinary life is full of suffering.
Suffering is caused by our desires.
The way to end suffering is to end our desires for selfish goals.
The way to end desires is to follow the Middle Path (Eightfold Path).

18. The Eightfold Path Right View (knowledge)
The Right Intentions (purpose)
Right speech- speak the truth and speak well of others.
Right Action
Right Livelihood Living)
Right Effort
Right Mindfulness
Right Concentration (meditate)

25. Reincarnation: carries on through many lives; does not die entirely
Notes:
Hinduism and Buddhism
˚Hinduism
The Upanishads
Reincarnation: carries on through many lives; does not die entirely
Brahman: mighty spirit/ creator
Originated on Indian Sub-continent
Karma: the good and bad things during your life: determines your status after death
Caste System: divided people into social groups
◊Brahmin- priestly castle
◊Kshatriyas-Rulers and warriors
◊Vaishyas- Landowner, merchants, and artisans
◊Shudras- servants or slaves
◊Untouchables- The lowest caste; people who have the dirtiest jobs
˚Buddhism
Siddharta Gautama
◊Buddha
◊The “Enlightened One”
Four Noble Truths: