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Ancient India

2. Jeopardy! Ancient India
Final Jeopardy!
Jeopardy! Ancient India
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Ramayana Buddhism Hinduism Mauryan Mohenjodaro
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3. Rama was the avatar of this Hindu deity.
Ramayana 100
Rama was the avatar of this Hindu deity.
Who is Vishnu

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

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

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

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

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

9. The final goal of Buddhism was ___________ . What is Nirvana

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

11. 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

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

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

14. 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

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

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

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

18. This word means‘religious journey’ What is a Pilgrimage
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This word means‘religious journey’ What is a Pilgrimage

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

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

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

22. 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

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

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

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

26. 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

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

28. Final Jeopardy Ancient India
List the 4 Noble Truths of Buddhism
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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