Why are monsoons important to India?
The monsoon provides water to help the plants to grow>
What is a benefit of the Himalayan Mountains?
The Mountains protect India from intruders.
What are the 2 important rivers that start in the Himalayan Mountains?
Indus and Ganges River Valleys
What is nirvana?
The lasting peace achieved by giving up selfish desires
What is a monsoon?
seasonal winds that blow across a region at certain times of the year.
What acts as a barrier for India?
The Himalayan Mountains
What is Reincarnation?
The rebirth of a soul into the body of another living thing.
What is one way that Hinduism is different from other religions?
it has not single founder
What is meditation?
to think deeply
Who are the 3 gods of Hinduism?
Brahma, Shiva, Vishnu
What is ahimsa?
Non violence
What does the Middle Way mean?
never having too much or too little of something
What is the caste system in India?
a social class of people
What is Dharma?
the religious and moral duties of each person.
What is the order of the caste system in India from highest to lowest?
1. Priests, 2. warriors, 3. ordinary workers
What is Buddha known as?
The Enlightened One, Gautama, or a teacher