Standard 7.12 - Analyze the development of civilization in South Asia from the settling of the Indus River Valley to the beginning of the Gupta Empire.
7.12a - Summarize how Hinduism as well as a caste system emerged from different religious beliefs and schools of philosophy.
7.12c - Trace the development of Buddhism, including the contributions of Emperor Ashoka, and explain how Buddhism influenced society in Classical India.
Match each characteristic with the correct religion based on BASIC FACTS AND CHARACTERISTICS.
founded by Siddhartha Gautama
world's fourth largest religion (500 million to 1 billion adherents)
founded in India and remains there
world's third largest religion (over 1 billion adherents)
polytheistic (henotheistic)
world's oldest religion
no specific founder
non-theistic
founded in India and pushed to Central and Southeast Asia
Buddhism
Hinduism
Match each characteristic with the correct religion based on TENETS/BELIEFS (Three characteristics will be used twice).
the spirit/soul is reborn into a new physical body (reincarnation)
the continuous cycle of birth, death, and rebirth (samsara)
the individual soul (Atman) rejoins the supreme soul (Brahman)
the liberation of suffering (nirvana)
achieve a state of inner peace and wisdom (enlightenment)
Four Noble Truths and Eightfold Path
the release from the Wheel of Life / cycles of rebirth (moksha)
good actions lead to positive outcomes (karma) based on one's dharma (duties of their caste)
Buddhism
Hinduism