1. Homework Textbook page 229
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Homework
Textbook page 229

2. Nirvana – release from reincarnation
Hinduism
Buddhism
No gods only the mind
Teachings of Siddhartha Gautama
4 Noble Truths
The Eightfold Path
Not wanting creates less suffering in life
Many gods
Caste system
Yoga
Holy books
The Vedas
Bhagavad Gita
Mahabharata
Veggie diet
Reincarnation
Karma
Meditation
Nirvana – release from reincarnation
Dharma – true nature of things
Ahimsa or nonviolence

3. Maurya Empire 269 B.C. vs. Gupta Empire 320 A.D.
Conquered huge territory
Strong army
King Asoka
stopped fighting and turned to Buddhism
Peace by LAW instead
Policies carved on pillars
Time of India’s Golden Age
Art & Architecture
Inventions!!!!!!!
Numerals 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
The number Pi, which is 3.14
Decimal System
The symbol for zero
Ayurvedic medicine
Lots of trade!!! Which spread Indian culture

4. Hindu Gods
Vishnu
Ganesh
Siva