1. Classical India Exam Review
Study for Monday’s Exam

2. India
Religious beliefs and social structure are closely related

3. Hinduism 3 Interlocking elements – Reincarnation, Karma, and Dharma
What river is considered to be sacred???

4. Buddhism Rejects the numerous Hindu gods and the caste system
Founder- Siddhartha Gautama – Buddha (“Enlightened Teacher”)
Foundation – 4 Noble Truths & the Eightfold Path
Give up selfish desire to achieve salvation
Accepts Reincarnation, Karma, Dharma

5. Caste System The Aryans dominated after their arrival from the north
Virtually no social mobility
“Dharma” sets behavioral standards for all groups of Indian society
Untouchables were given jobs such as handling dead bodies or collecting trash

6. Maurya Dynasty 1st ruler was Chandragupta
Was larger than the Gupta dynasty
Asoka changed his personal values and governmental policies after becoming a Buddhist and sent out missionaries

7. Gupta Dynasty Golden Age Peace and Prosperity
Great achievements – literature, art, science, math
Kalidasa???