Jeopardy! Ancient India

Jeopardy! Ancient India Final Jeopardy! Jeopardy! Ancient India Final Jeopardy! Ramayana Buddhism Hinduism Mauryan Mohenjodaro 100 100 100 100 100 200 200 200 200 200 300 300 300 300 300 400 400 400 400 400 500 500 500 500 500

Rama was the avatar of this Hindu deity. Ramayana 100 Rama was the avatar of this Hindu deity. Who is Vishnu

Ramayana 200 Why does Rama refuse to return to his kingdom, even after his brother Bharata pleads with him? What is Dharma

Ramayana 300 This evil villain kidnapped Sita and took her to his palace in Sri Lanka. Who is Ravana

Ramayana 400 He was the devoted monkey-god (with serious hops) who helped Rama find Sita. Who is Hanuman

Ramayana 500 Sita’s purity is questioned by Rama so she ___________ to prove her innocence. What is Steps into Fire

‘Buddha’ means: Who is ‘The Awakened One’ or ‘Teacher’ Buddhism 100 ‘Buddha’ means: Who is ‘The Awakened One’ or ‘Teacher’

The final goal of Buddhism was ___________ . What is Nirvana

Buddhism 300 Prince Siddhartha’s left home after he saw this for the first time. What is Suffering: Death, Old Age, and Illness

Buddhism 400 Siddhartha lives a very ‘simple’ life as a monk. Someone who lives a life without material needs is also known as an ___________ Who is Ascetic

Buddhism 500 Eventually, Siddhartha sits under the ________ , becomes enlightented and reaches nirvana. What is The Bodhi Tree

Another name for a Hindu priests is a ___________. Who are Brahmins Hinduism 100 Another name for a Hindu priests is a ___________. Who are Brahmins

Hinduism 200 If a Hindu does not follow their Dharma, they could risk be reborn into a lower Caste. Another name for “reborn” in Hindu religion is ________. What is Reincarnation

Hinduism 300 These people were considered “untouchable” in the Caste System. Who are Panchamas

Hinduism 400 These 3 gods represent creation, preservation, and destruction. Who are Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva

Hinduism 500 The repetitive cycle of birth, life, and death is also known as ________. What is Samsara

This word means‘religious journey’ What is a Pilgrimage Mauryan Empire 100 This word means‘religious journey’ What is a Pilgrimage

Mauryan Empire 200 Chandragupta Maurya unified India and founded the Mauryan Empire by invading ________. Where is the Northern Territories

Mauryan Empire 300 Ashoka converted to Buddhism after this bloody battle. What is the Battle of Kalinga

Mauryan Empire 400 Ashoka wrote these ‘laws’ in Prakrit and placed them on pillars throughout his kingdom. What are Edicts

Mauryan Empire 500 Ashoka facilitated the ‘cultural diffusion’ or spread of Buddhism throughout India and Asia. Besides promoting Buddhism, what were the other 3 goals of Ashoka’s Edicts? What are Welfare, Justice, and Security

‘Mohenjodaro’ actually means _________ . What is Hill of the Dead

Mohenjodaro 200 The FIRST Indian Civilizations began along this important river. What is Indus River

Mohenjodaro 300 Mohenjodaro had roads, a citadel, and sewer systems. These are all characteristics of an advanced _________. What is Infrastructure

Mohenjodaro 400 The ________ would eventually migrate/invade the Indus Valley bringing with them a Vedic System of religion and the Sanskrit language. Who are the Aryans

Mohenjodaro 500 Historians believe that the citizens of Mohenjodaro may have used _________ as a form of currency. What is Grain

Final Jeopardy Ancient India List the 4 Noble Truths of Buddhism 500 points each Life is suffering Suffering is caused by desire/greed We end suffering when we give up these desires We give up desire by following the 8-fold path