FC12 THE INDUS RIVER CIVILIZATION & PATTERN OF INDIAN HISTORY

Aryans (FC.50)

Pattern of rise of hydraulic civilizations (FC.6)

Extremely complex & varied culture that at once absorbs new peoples yet keeps them distinct

Slows conquests by & absorption of new people

Less faith in this life

More concern w/religion

India very difficult to conquer

Hot humid climate Tropical diseases

India a huge sub-continent cut into distinct regions

India cut off by huge mts., but w/some passes

Position on Arabian Sea & Indian Ocean attracts new

people & ideas

Indian gems, spices and

cotton attract new people &

ideas

Greeks (FC.51)

Muslims (FC.52)

British (FC.123)

Indus R. Civ. w/highly org. centers at Mohenjo Daro & Harappa characterized by:

Trade with & cultural influence from Mesopot.

Standard weights & measures for trade

Urban planning in rectangular grids

Sewers to drain water & wastes

Not clear if there was 1 cent. gov. or indep. cities

Several possible reasons for decline:

Deforestation Drier & hotter climate

Indus River changed course

Too much irrig. Salinized soil

Monsoons shifted Left Indus Civ. arid

Warlike Aryans from NW w/horse & chariot take over (c.1500 B.C.E.)

PATTERN OF INDIAN HISTORY

PATTERN OF INDIAN HISTORY

FC.50 THE DEVELOPMENT OF INDIAN CIVILIZATION (c.1500-500B.C.E.)

Despite political & social disunity, India unified by religious ideas Unique culture flourishes under Maurya & Gupta dynasties

(FC.51)

Fall of Indus River civilization (FC.12)

Center of power shifts from more sparsely populated Indus R. in W. to heavily populated Ganges R. in E.

Aryan culture characterized by:

Powerful priesthood

Polytheistic religion

Patriarchal warlike society

Probable survival &

influence of pre-Aryan culture & religion (FC.12)

Aryan culture characterized by:

Powerful kings to supervise

irrigation

Large middle class from

trade

Large popul. from rice

agric.

Indian society rigidly set into castes with Aryans in top three

castes, justified by karma & made acceptable by

reincarnation & hope of better life to come

More complex soc. Aryans concerned ~status vs non-Aryans

Newcomers put into new castes that both assimilated them into

Indian society & kept them separate from each other

Introduction of coinage from Persia

Renewal of sea trade w/middle

East

Use of iron which can cut through rain

forests

Rice agric. which can

support large populations

Ancient Sanskrit in Vedas

increasingly hard to interpret over

time

Ind. mystics reject rigid rituals & old interpretations of the gods,

& instead strive for spiritual enlight. & union w/the one

pervading spirit of the universe: Brahman

Only Aryan priests (Brahmins) can read & interpret them

Opens way for more philosoph. speculation Buddhism &

Jainism which break totally from Brahmins’ authority

AFC.51 INDIA FROM THE MAURYAS TO THE GUPTAS (C.325 B.C.E.-711 C.E.)

After Guptas fall, Hinduism faces new challenge from Islam (FC.52)

Chandragupta Maurya (319-298 BCE.) founds emp. in N. Ind.

Roads & irrig. projects prosp.

Big army, Cent. gov. & spies

Asoka (269-232 B.C.E.) rules w/Buddhist idea of non-violence:Sent out Budd. missionaries

Public works to help his subjects

Ind’s geog. Disunity (FC.12)

Ind. unified by philos. (FC.50)

Non-violence weakens army Mauryans fall (c.185 B.C.E)

Grks rule NW India

Kushan Kgd in N. Ind. (78-c.300 C.E.) Trade

w/Rome & China Use

Chin. titles

Greek infl. in

art

For. infl.Split in BuddhismHinyana: Each person must earn nirvana

Mahayana: Buddha helps

save us

Gupta Dyn. (319-c.500) rules N. Ind. Golden age of Ind. civ.

Math: pi, decimal system & zero

Literature, arch., art & astron,

Hindu Brahmans win converts in countryside w/ ideas of:

All gods as part of Brahma

Dharma, karma, & reincarnation

Hinduism becomes dominant relig. in India while Buddhism spreads across E & SE Asia

Indian civ. spread to SE Asia by trade

FC.52 THE COMING OF ISLAM TO INDIA (711-c.1700 C.E.)

Islam the dominant religion in Central Asia north of India

New waves of Muslims invade from NW Are gradually absorbed by Ind. Civ. Until:

Arabs conquer NW India & rule fairly despite differences w/Hindus:

Egalitarian Muslim soc vs.Hindu castes

Islam’s monotheism vs. Hindu Polytheism

Arabs stopped by Hindu Rajputs:Claim descent

from HunsFight ritualized wars Chess

Arabs defeat Chinese army at Talas R. in 751 (FC.46

Some Muslim castes Some intermarriage

Mughal Dyn. (1526-c.1700) rules most of India w/wise policies

Use Hindu rajputs as allies & officials

Religious tolerance & intermarriage

Further blending of cultures:Art, architecture,

& musicPersian + Ind. Lang’s Urdu

Muslim Turkic invaders Sultanate of Dehli (1206-c.1500)

Cultures slowly blendMystical branch of

Islam (Sufism)Some lower castes

convert to Islam

Aurangzeb’s expensive wars & persecution of Hindus Emp’s declline British take over India (FC.123)

GEOGRAPHY QUIZBOWL!

River?Indus R. Ganges R.

Ocean?

Indian Ocean

Deccan

W. Ghats

E. Ghats

Sri Lanka

ChinaRiver? Country?

Plateau?

Mts?

Sea?

Arabian Sea

Mts? Island?

Bay of Bengal

Bay?

THE ARYANS & THE DEVELOPMENT OF

INDIAN CIVILIZATION

1) Major written source of info at this time?

1) Major written source of info at this time? 4 vedas

1) Major written source of info at this time? 4 vedas

2) Who were the Aryans associated with till c.2000 BCE?

1) Major written source of info at this time? 4 vedas

2) Who were the Aryans associated with till c.2000 BCE? Persians

1) Major written source of info at this time? 4 vedas

2) Who were the Aryans associated with till c.2000 BCE? Persians

3) Aryans’ major form of wealth?

1) Major written source of info at this time? 4 vedas

2) Who were the Aryans associated with till c.2000 BCE? Persians

3) Aryans’ major form of wealth? Cattle

1) Major written source of info at this time? 4 vedas

2) Who were the Aryans associated with till c.2000 BCE? Persians

3) Aryans’ major form of wealth? Cattle

ECT: What was soma?

1) Major written source of info at this time? 4 vedas

2) Who were the Aryans associated with till c.2000 BCE? Persians

3) Aryans’ major form of wealth? Cattle

ECT: What was soma? Drug used in religious rituals

1) Major written source of info at this time? 4 vedas

2) Who were the Aryans associated with till c.2000 BCE? Persians

3) Aryans’ major form of wealth? Cattle

ECT: What was soma? Drug used in religious rituals

ECT: What was ghee?

1) Major written source of info at this time? 4 vedas

2) Who were the Aryans associated with till c.2000 BCE? Persians

3) Aryans’ major form of wealth? Cattle

ECT: What was soma? Drug used in religious rituals

ECT: What was ghee? Clarified butter used in sacrifices

1) Major written source of info at this time? 4 vedas

2) Who were the Aryans associated with till c.2000 BCE? Persians

3) Aryans’ major form of wealth? Cattle

ECT: What was soma? Drug used in religious rituals

ECT: What was ghee? Clarified butter used in sacrifices

ECT: What was a horse sacrifice?

1) Major written source of info at this time? 4 vedas

2) Who were the Aryans associated with till c.2000 BCE? Persians

3) Aryans’ major form of wealth? Cattle

ECT: What was soma? Drug used in religious rituals

ECT: What was ghee? Clarified butter used in sacrifices

ECT: What was a horse sacrifice? Let white stallion wander for a year, claiming all land it crossed-> Then sacrifice it

1) Major written source of info at this time? 4 vedas

2) Who were the Aryans associated with till c.2000 BCE? Persians

3) Aryans’ major form of wealth? Cattle

ECT: What was soma? Drug used in religious rituals

ECT: What was ghee? Clarified butter used in sacrifices

ECT: What was a horse sacrifice? Let white stallion wander for a year, claiming all land it crossed-> Then sacrifice it

4) Who or what were Brahmins?

1) Major written source of info at this time? 4 vedas

2) Who were the Aryans associated with till c.2000 BCE? Persians

3) Aryans’ major form of wealth? Cattle

ECT: What was soma? Drug used in religious rituals

ECT: What was ghee? Clarified butter used in sacrifices

ECT: What was a horse sacrifice? Let white stallion wander for a year, claiming all land it crossed-> Then sacrifice it

4) Who or what were Brahmins? Aryan priest class

1) Major written source of info at this time? 4 vedas

2) Who were the Aryans associated with till c.2000 BCE? Persians

3) Aryans’ major form of wealth? Cattle

ECT: What was soma? Drug used in religious rituals

ECT: What was ghee? Clarified butter used in sacrifices

ECT: What was a horse sacrifice? Let white stallion wander for a year, claiming all land it crossed-> Then sacrifice it

4) Who or what were Brahmins? Aryan priest class

5) What were the 3 main groups of gods?

1) Major written source of info at this time? 4 vedas

2) Who were the Aryans associated with till c.2000 BCE? Persians

3) Aryans’ major form of wealth? Cattle

ECT: What was soma? Drug used in religious rituals

ECT: What was ghee? Clarified butter used in sacrifices

ECT: What was a horse sacrifice? Let white stallion wander for a year, claiming all land it crossed-> Then sacrifice it

4) Who or what were Brahmins? Aryan priest class

5) What were the 3 main groups of gods? Heaven, earth, & sky

1) Major written source of info at this time? 4 vedas

2) Who were the Aryans associated with till c.2000 BCE? Persians

3) Aryans’ major form of wealth? Cattle

ECT: What was soma? Drug used in religious rituals

ECT: What was ghee? Clarified butter used in sacrifices

ECT: What was a horse sacrifice? Let white stallion wander for a year, claiming all land it crossed-> Then sacrifice it

4) Who or what were Brahmins? Aryan priest class

5) What were the 3 main groups of gods? Heaven, earth, & sky

6) Who was Indra?

1) Major written source of info at this time? 4 vedas

2) Who were the Aryans associated with till c.2000 BCE? Persians

3) Aryans’ major form of wealth? Cattle

ECT: What was soma? Drug used in religious rituals

ECT: What was ghee? Clarified butter used in sacrifices

ECT: What was a horse sacrifice? Let white stallion wander for a year, claiming all land it crossed-> Then sacrifice it

4) Who or what were Brahmins? Aryan priest class

5) What were the 3 main groups of gods? Heaven, earth, & sky

6) Who was Indra? Most popular god of early Aryans

1) Major written source of info at this time? 4 vedas

2) Who were the Aryans associated with till c.2000 BCE? Persians

3) Aryans’ major form of wealth? Cattle

ECT: What was soma? Drug used in religious rituals

ECT: What was ghee? Clarified butter used in sacrifices

ECT: What was a horse sacrifice? Let white stallion wander for a year, claiming all land it crossed-> Then sacrifice it

4) Who or what were Brahmins? Aryan priest class

5) What were the 3 main groups of gods? Heaven, earth, & sky

6) Who was Indra? Most popular god of early Aryans

7) What was Magadha?

1) Major written source of info at this time? 4 vedas

2) Who were the Aryans associated with till c.2000 BCE? Persians

3) Aryans’ major form of wealth? Cattle

ECT: What was soma? Drug used in religious rituals

ECT: What was ghee? Clarified butter used in sacrifices

ECT: What was a horse sacrifice? Let white stallion wander for a year, claiming all land it crossed-> Then sacrifice it

4) Who or what were Brahmins? Aryan priest class

5) What were the 3 main groups of gods? Heaven, earth, & sky

6) Who was Indra? Most popular god of early Aryans

7) What was Magadha? Powerful Indian state in Ganges valley

1) Major written source of info at this time? 4 vedas

2) Who were the Aryans associated with till c.2000 BCE? Persians

3) Aryans’ major form of wealth? Cattle

ECT: What was soma? Drug used in religious rituals

ECT: What was ghee? Clarified butter used in sacrifices

ECT: What was a horse sacrifice? Let white stallion wander for a year, claiming all land it crossed-> Then sacrifice it

4) Who or what were Brahmins? Aryan priest class

5) What were the 3 main groups of gods? Heaven, earth, & sky

6) Who was Indra? Most popular god of early Aryans

7) What was Magadha? Powerful Indian state in Ganges valley

ECT: What was Pataliputra?

1) Major written source of info at this time? 4 vedas

2) Who were the Aryans associated with till c.2000 BCE? Persians

3) Aryans’ major form of wealth? Cattle

ECT: What was soma? Drug used in religious rituals

ECT: What was ghee? Clarified butter used in sacrifices

ECT: What was a horse sacrifice? Let white stallion wander for a year, claiming all land it crossed-> Then sacrifice it

4) Who or what were Brahmins? Aryan priest class

5) What were the 3 main groups of gods? Heaven, earth, & sky

6) Who was Indra? Most popular god of early Aryans

7) What was Magadha? Powerful Indian state in Ganges valley

ECT: What was Pataliputra? Capital of Magadha

1) Major written source of info at this time? 4 vedas

2) Who were the Aryans associated with till c.2000 BCE? Persians

3) Aryans’ major form of wealth? Cattle

ECT: What was soma? Drug used in religious rituals

ECT: What was ghee? Clarified butter used in sacrifices

ECT: What was a horse sacrifice? Let white stallion wander for a year, claiming all land it crossed-> Then sacrifice it

4) Who or what were Brahmins? Aryan priest class

5) What were the 3 main groups of gods? Heaven, earth, & sky

6) Who was Indra? Most popular god of early Aryans

7) What was Magadha? Powerful Indian state in Ganges valley

ECT: What was Pataliputra? Capital of Magadha

8) Trinity of gods in Hinduism?

1) Major written source of info at this time? 4 vedas

2) Who were the Aryans associated with till c.2000 BCE? Persians

3) Aryans’ major form of wealth? Cattle

ECT: What was soma? Drug used in religious rituals

ECT: What was ghee? Clarified butter used in sacrifices

ECT: What was a horse sacrifice? Let white stallion wander for a year, claiming all land it crossed-> Then sacrifice it

4) Who or what were Brahmins? Aryan priest class

5) What were the 3 main groups of gods? Heaven, earth, & sky

6) Who was Indra? Most popular god of early Aryans

7) What was Magadha? Powerful Indian state in Ganges valley

ECT: What was Pataliputra? Capital of Magadha

8) Trinity of gods in Hinduism? Brahman, Vishnu, & Shiva

1) Major written source of info at this time? 4 vedas

2) Who were the Aryans associated with till c.2000 BCE? Persians

3) Aryans’ major form of wealth? Cattle

ECT: What was soma? Drug used in religious rituals

ECT: What was ghee? Clarified butter used in sacrifices

ECT: What was a horse sacrifice? Let white stallion wander for a year, claiming all land it crossed-> Then sacrifice it

4) Who or what were Brahmins? Aryan priest class

5) What were the 3 main groups of gods? Heaven, earth, & sky

6) Who was Indra? Most popular god of early Aryans

7) What was Magadha? Powerful Indian state in Ganges valley

ECT: What was Pataliputra? Capital of Magadha

8) Trinity of gods in Hinduism? Brahman, Vishnu, & Shiva

9) Who was Brahman?

1) Major written source of info at this time? 4 vedas

2) Who were the Aryans associated with till c.2000 BCE? Persians

3) Aryans’ major form of wealth? Cattle

ECT: What was soma? Drug used in religious rituals

ECT: What was ghee? Clarified butter used in sacrifices

ECT: What was a horse sacrifice? Let white stallion wander for a year, claiming all land it crossed-> Then sacrifice it

4) Who or what were Brahmins? Aryan priest class

5) What were the 3 main groups of gods? Heaven, earth, & sky

6) Who was Indra? Most popular god of early Aryans

7) What was Magadha? Powerful Indian state in Ganges valley

ECT: What was Pataliputra? Capital of Magadha

8) Trinity of gods in Hinduism? Brahman, Vishnu, & Shiva

9) Who was Brahman? God of creation

1) Major written source of info at this time? 4 vedas

2) Who were the Aryans associated with till c.2000 BCE? Persians

3) Aryans’ major form of wealth? Cattle

ECT: What was soma? Drug used in religious rituals

ECT: What was ghee? Clarified butter used in sacrifices

ECT: What was a horse sacrifice? Let white stallion wander for a year, claiming all land it crossed-> Then sacrifice it

4) Who or what were Brahmins? Aryan priest class

5) What were the 3 main groups of gods? Heaven, earth, & sky

6) Who was Indra? Most popular god of early Aryans

7) What was Magadha? Powerful Indian state in Ganges valley

ECT: What was Pataliputra? Capital of Magadha

8) Trinity of gods in Hinduism? Brahman, Vishnu, & Shiva

9) Who was Brahman? God of creation

10) Who was Shiva?

1) Major written source of info at this time? 4 vedas

2) Who were the Aryans associated with till c.2000 BCE? Persians

3) Aryans’ major form of wealth? Cattle

ECT: What was soma? Drug used in religious rituals

ECT: What was ghee? Clarified butter used in sacrifices

ECT: What was a horse sacrifice? Let white stallion wander for a year, claiming all land it crossed-> Then sacrifice it

4) Who or what were Brahmins? Aryan priest class

5) What were the 3 main groups of gods? Heaven, earth, & sky

6) Who was Indra? Most popular god of early Aryans

7) What was Magadha? Powerful Indian state in Ganges valley

ECT: What was Pataliputra? Capital of Magadha

8) Trinity of gods in Hinduism? Brahman, Vishnu, & Shiva

9) Who was Brahman? God of creation

10) Who was Shiva? God of destruction

1) Major written source of info at this time? 4 vedas

2) Who were the Aryans associated with till c.2000 BCE? Persians

3) Aryans’ major form of wealth? Cattle

ECT: What was soma? Drug used in religious rituals

ECT: What was ghee? Clarified butter used in sacrifices

ECT: What was a horse sacrifice? Let white stallion wander for a year, claiming all land it crossed-> Then sacrifice it

4) Who or what were Brahmins? Aryan priest class

5) What were the 3 main groups of gods? Heaven, earth, & sky

6) Who was Indra? Most popular god of early Aryans

7) What was Magadha? Powerful Indian state in Ganges valley

ECT: What was Pataliputra? Capital of Magadha

8) Trinity of gods in Hinduism? Brahman, Vishnu, & Shiva

9) Who was Brahman? God of creation

10) Who was Shiva? God of destruction

11) Who was Vishnu?

1) Major written source of info at this time? 4 vedas

2) Who were the Aryans associated with till c.2000 BCE? Persians

3) Aryans’ major form of wealth? Cattle

ECT: What was soma? Drug used in religious rituals

ECT: What was ghee? Clarified butter used in sacrifices

ECT: What was a horse sacrifice? Let white stallion wander for a year, claiming all land it crossed-> Then sacrifice it

4) Who or what were Brahmins? Aryan priest class

5) What were the 3 main groups of gods? Heaven, earth, & sky

6) Who was Indra? Most popular god of early Aryans

7) What was Magadha? Powerful Indian state in Ganges valley

ECT: What was Pataliputra? Capital of Magadha

8) Trinity of gods in Hinduism? Brahman, Vishnu, & Shiva

9) Who was Brahman? God of creation

10) Who was Shiva? God of destruction

11) Who was Vishnu? God of preservation who sends avatars to save us in bad times

1) Major written source of info at this time? 4 vedas

2) Who were the Aryans associated with till c.2000 BCE? Persians

3) Aryans’ major form of wealth? Cattle

ECT: What was soma? Drug used in religious rituals

ECT: What was ghee? Clarified butter used in sacrifices

ECT: What was a horse sacrifice? Let white stallion wander for a year, claiming all land it crossed-> Then sacrifice it

4) Who or what were Brahmins? Aryan priest class

5) What were the 3 main groups of gods? Heaven, earth, & sky

6) Who was Indra? Most popular god of early Aryans

7) What was Magadha? Powerful Indian state in Ganges valley

ECT: What was Pataliputra? Capital of Magadha

8) Trinity of gods in Hinduism? Brahman, Vishnu, & Shiva

9) Who was Brahman? God of creation

10) Who was Shiva? God of destruction

11) Who was Vishnu? God of preservation who sends avatars to save us in bad times

ECT: How do you recognize Vishnu’s avatars in Indian art?

1) Major written source of info at this time? 4 vedas

2) Who were the Aryans associated with till c.2000 BCE? Persians

3) Aryans’ major form of wealth? Cattle

ECT: What was soma? Drug used in religious rituals

ECT: What was ghee? Clarified butter used in sacrifices

ECT: What was a horse sacrifice? Let white stallion wander for a year, claiming all land it crossed-> Then sacrifice it

4) Who or what were Brahmins? Aryan priest class

5) What were the 3 main groups of gods? Heaven, earth, & sky

6) Who was Indra? Most popular god of early Aryans

7) What was Magadha? Powerful Indian state in Ganges valley

ECT: What was Pataliputra? Capital of Magadha

8) Trinity of gods in Hinduism? Brahman, Vishnu, & Shiva

9) Who was Brahman? God of creation

10) Who was Shiva? God of destruction

11) Who was Vishnu? God of preservation who sends avatars to save us in bad times

ECT: How do you recognize Vishnu’s avatars in Indian art? Blue

1) Major written source of info at this time? 4 vedas

2) Who were the Aryans associated with till c.2000 BCE? Persians

3) Aryans’ major form of wealth? Cattle

ECT: What was soma? Drug used in religious rituals

ECT: What was ghee? Clarified butter used in sacrifices

ECT: What was a horse sacrifice? Let white stallion wander for a year, claiming all land it crossed-> Then sacrifice it

4) Who or what were Brahmins? Aryan priest class

5) What were the 3 main groups of gods? Heaven, earth, & sky

6) Who was Indra? Most popular god of early Aryans

7) What was Magadha? Powerful Indian state in Ganges valley

ECT: What was Pataliputra? Capital of Magadha

8) Trinity of gods in Hinduism? Brahman, Vishnu, & Shiva

9) Who was Brahman? God of creation

10) Who was Shiva? God of destruction

11) Who was Vishnu? God of preservation who sends avatars to save us in bad times

ECT: How do you recognize Vishnu’s avatars in Indian art? Blue

12) How did the increasing obscurity of Sanskrit affect the brahmins' status?

1) Major written source of info at this time? 4 vedas

2) Who were the Aryans associated with till c.2000 BCE? Persians

3) Aryans’ major form of wealth? Cattle

ECT: What was soma? Drug used in religious rituals

ECT: What was ghee? Clarified butter used in sacrifices

ECT: What was a horse sacrifice? Let white stallion wander for a year, claiming all land it crossed-> Then sacrifice it

4) Who or what were Brahmins? Aryan priest class

5) What were the 3 main groups of gods? Heaven, earth, & sky

6) Who was Indra? Most popular god of early Aryans

7) What was Magadha? Powerful Indian state in Ganges valley

ECT: What was Pataliputra? Capital of Magadha

8) Trinity of gods in Hinduism? Brahman, Vishnu, & Shiva

9) Who was Brahman? God of creation

10) Who was Shiva? God of destruction

11) Who was Vishnu? God of preservation who sends avatars to save us in bad times

ECT: How do you recognize Vishnu’s avatars in Indian art? Blue

12) How did the increasing obscurity of Sanskrit affect the brahmins' status? It rose since they were the only ones who understood Vedas & how to do sacrifices

14) The four main castes & parts of the body they represented?

14) The four main castes & parts of the body they represented? Brahmins (priests, mouth), Kshatriyas (nobles, shoulders), Vaisyas (MC & workers, thighs), Sudras (non-Aryans, feet)

14) The four main castes & parts of the body they represented? Brahmins (priests, mouth), Kshatriyas (nobles, shoulders), Vaisyas (MC & workers, thighs), Sudras (non-Aryans, feet)

15) Justification for caste?

14) The four main castes & parts of the body they represented? Brahmins (priests, mouth), Kshatriyas (nobles, shoulders), Vaisyas (MC & workers, thighs), Sudras (non-Aryans, feet)

15) Justification for caste? Past Karma

14) The four main castes & parts of the body they represented? Brahmins (priests, mouth), Kshatriyas (nobles, shoulders), Vaisyas (MC & workers, thighs), Sudras (non-Aryans, feet)

15) Justification for caste? Past Karma

ECT: What were Brahmanas?

14) The four main castes & parts of the body they represented? Brahmins (priests, mouth), Kshatriyas (nobles, shoulders), Vaisyas (MC & workers, thighs), Sudras (non-Aryans, feet)

15) Justification for caste? Past Karma

ECT: What were Brahmanas? Commentaries by Brahmans playing down role of gods

14) The four main castes & parts of the body they represented? Brahmins (priests, mouth), Kshatriyas (nobles, shoulders), Vaisyas (MC & workers, thighs), Sudras (non-Aryans, feet)

15) Justification for caste? Past Karma

ECT: What were Brahmanas? Commentaries by Brahmans playing down role of gods

ECT: What were the Upanishads?

14) The four main castes & parts of the body they represented? Brahmins (priests, mouth), Kshatriyas (nobles, shoulders), Vaisyas (MC & workers, thighs), Sudras (non-Aryans, feet)

15) Justification for caste? Past Karma

ECT: What were Brahmanas? Commentaries by Brahmans playing down role of gods

ECT: What were the Upanishads? Commentaries by hermits that emphasized mystical & personal relig. experience

14) The four main castes & parts of the body they represented? Brahmins (priests, mouth), Kshatriyas (nobles, shoulders), Vaisyas (MC & workers, thighs), Sudras (non-Aryans, feet)

15) Justification for caste? Past Karma

ECT: What were Brahmanas? Commentaries by Brahmans playing down role of gods

ECT: What were the Upanishads? Commentaries by hermits that emphasized mystical & personal relig. experience

16) What is monism?

14) The four main castes & parts of the body they represented? Brahmins (priests, mouth), Kshatriyas (nobles, shoulders), Vaisyas (MC & workers, thighs), Sudras (non-Aryans, feet)

15) Justification for caste? Past Karma

ECT: What were Brahmanas? Commentaries by Brahmans playing down role of gods

ECT: What were the Upanishads? Commentaries by hermits that emphasized mystical & personal relig. experience

16) What is monism? Polytheistic relig. seeing all gods as aspects of 1 god, Brahma

14) The four main castes & parts of the body they represented? Brahmins (priests, mouth), Kshatriyas (nobles, shoulders), Vaisyas (MC & workers, thighs), Sudras (non-Aryans, feet)

15) Justification for caste? Past Karma

ECT: What were Brahmanas? Commentaries by Brahmans playing down role of gods

ECT: What were the Upanishads? Commentaries by hermits that emphasized mystical & personal relig. experience

16) What is monism? Polytheistic relig. seeing all gods as aspects of 1 god, Brahma

17) What is dharma?

14) The four main castes & parts of the body they represented? Brahmins (priests, mouth), Kshatriyas (nobles, shoulders), Vaisyas (MC & workers, thighs), Sudras (non-Aryans, feet)

15) Justification for caste? Past Karma

ECT: What were Brahmanas? Commentaries by Brahmans playing down role of gods

ECT: What were the Upanishads? Commentaries by hermits that emphasized mystical & personal relig. experience

16) What is monism? Polytheistic relig. seeing all gods as aspects of 1 god, Brahma

17) What is dharma? Our duty according to our station in this life

14) The four main castes & parts of the body they represented? Brahmins (priests, mouth), Kshatriyas (nobles, shoulders), Vaisyas (MC & workers, thighs), Sudras (non-Aryans, feet)

15) Justification for caste? Past Karma

ECT: What were Brahmanas? Commentaries by Brahmans playing down role of gods

ECT: What were the Upanishads? Commentaries by hermits that emphasized mystical & personal relig. experience

16) What is monism? Polytheistic relig. seeing all gods as aspects of 1 god, Brahma

17) What is dharma? Our duty according to our station in this life

18) What is karma?

14) The four main castes & parts of the body they represented? Brahmins (priests, mouth), Kshatriyas (nobles, shoulders), Vaisyas (MC & workers, thighs), Sudras (non-Aryans, feet)

15) Justification for caste? Past Karma

ECT: What were Brahmanas? Commentaries by Brahmans playing down role of gods

ECT: What were the Upanishads? Commentaries by hermits that emphasized mystical & personal relig. experience

16) What is monism? Polytheistic relig. seeing all gods as aspects of 1 god, Brahma

17) What is dharma? Our duty according to our station in this life

18) What is karma? Sum of our good & bad deeds according to our dharma

14) The four main castes & parts of the body they represented? Brahmins (priests, mouth), Kshatriyas (nobles, shoulders), Vaisyas (MC & workers, thighs), Sudras (non-Aryans, feet)

15) Justification for caste? Past Karma

ECT: What were Brahmanas? Commentaries by Brahmans playing down role of gods

ECT: What were the Upanishads? Commentaries by hermits that emphasized mystical & personal relig. experience

16) What is monism? Polytheistic relig. seeing all gods as aspects of 1 god, Brahma

17) What is dharma? Our duty according to our station in this life

18) What is karma? Sum of our good & bad deeds according to our dharma

19) Basic life of Siddhartha?

14) The four main castes & parts of the body they represented? Brahmins (priests, mouth), Kshatriyas (nobles, shoulders), Vaisyas (MC & workers, thighs), Sudras (non-Aryans, feet)

15) Justification for caste? Past Karma

ECT: What were Brahmanas? Commentaries by Brahmans playing down role of gods

ECT: What were the Upanishads? Commentaries by hermits that emphasized mystical & personal relig. experience

16) What is monism? Polytheistic relig. seeing all gods as aspects of 1 god, Brahma

17) What is dharma? Our duty according to our station in this life

18) What is karma? Sum of our good & bad deeds according to our dharma

19) Basic life of Siddhartha? Prince protected from miseries of the world to keep him from pursuing relig. Life-> When he saw suffering, he became a hermit-> Still didn’t find enlightenment-> Found enlightenment while meditating beneath bodhi tree.

14) The four main castes & parts of the body they represented? Brahmins (priests, mouth), Kshatriyas (nobles, shoulders), Vaisyas (MC & workers, thighs), Sudras (non-Aryans, feet)

15) Justification for caste? Past Karma

ECT: What were Brahmanas? Commentaries by Brahmans playing down role of gods

ECT: What were the Upanishads? Commentaries by hermits that emphasized mystical & personal relig. experience

16) What is monism? Polytheistic relig. seeing all gods as aspects of 1 god, Brahma

17) What is dharma? Our duty according to our station in this life

18) What is karma? Sum of our good & bad deeds according to our dharma

19) Basic life of Siddhartha? Prince protected from miseries of the world to keep him from pursuing relig. Life-> When he saw suffering, he became a hermit-> Still didn’t find enlightenment-> Found enlightenment while meditating beneath bodhi tree.

20) Four noble truths?

14) The four main castes & parts of the body they represented? Brahmins (priests, mouth), Kshatriyas (nobles, shoulders), Vaisyas (MC & workers, thighs), Sudras (non-Aryans, feet)

15) Justification for caste? Past Karma

ECT: What were Brahmanas? Commentaries by Brahmans playing down role of gods

ECT: What were the Upanishads? Commentaries by hermits that emphasized mystical & personal relig. experience

16) What is monism? Polytheistic relig. seeing all gods as aspects of 1 god, Brahma

17) What is dharma? Our duty according to our station in this life

18) What is karma? Sum of our good & bad deeds according to our dharma

19) Basic life of Siddhartha? Prince protected from miseries of the world to keep him from pursuing relig. Life-> When he saw suffering, he became a hermit-> Still didn’t find enlightenment-> Found enlightenment while meditating beneath bodhi tree.

20) Four noble truths? 1) Life is sorrow 2) Sorrow arises from craving

3) To stop sorrow one must stopping of craving.4) A noble eightfold path exists to stop sorrow

14) The four main castes & parts of the body they represented? Brahmins (priests, mouth), Kshatriyas (nobles, shoulders), Vaisyas (MC & workers, thighs), Sudras (non-Aryans, feet)

15) Justification for caste? Past Karma

ECT: What were Brahmanas? Commentaries by Brahmans playing down role of gods

ECT: What were the Upanishads? Commentaries by hermits that emphasized mystical & personal relig. experience

16) What is monism? Polytheistic relig. seeing all gods as aspects of 1 god, Brahma

17) What is dharma? Our duty according to our station in this life

18) What is karma? Sum of our good & bad deeds according to our dharma

19) Basic life of Siddhartha? Prince protected from miseries of the world to keep him from pursuing relig. Life-> When he saw suffering, he became a hermit-> Still didn’t find enlightenment-> Found enlightenment while meditating beneath bodhi tree.

20) Four noble truths? 1) Life is sorrow 2) Sorrow arises from craving

3) To stop sorrow one must stopping of craving.4) A noble eightfold path exists to stop sorrow

21) Two main branches of Buddhism?

14) The four main castes & parts of the body they represented? Brahmins (priests, mouth), Kshatriyas (nobles, shoulders), Vaisyas (MC & workers, thighs), Sudras (non-Aryans, feet)

15) Justification for caste? Past Karma

ECT: What were Brahmanas? Commentaries by Brahmans playing down role of gods

ECT: What were the Upanishads? Commentaries by hermits that emphasized mystical & personal relig. experience

16) What is monism? Polytheistic relig. seeing all gods as aspects of 1 god, Brahma

17) What is dharma? Our duty according to our station in this life

18) What is karma? Sum of our good & bad deeds according to our dharma

19) Basic life of Siddhartha? Prince protected from miseries of the world to keep him from pursuing relig. Life-> When he saw suffering, he became a hermit-> Still didn’t find enlightenment-> Found enlightenment while meditating beneath bodhi tree.

20) Four noble truths? 1) Life is sorrow 2) Sorrow arises from craving

3) To stop sorrow one must stopping of craving.4) A noble eightfold path exists to stop sorrow

21) Two main branches of Buddhism? Hinyana (lesser vehicle) where we work for for our own salvation & Mahayana (greater vehicle) where Buddha saves us

14) The four main castes & parts of the body they represented? Brahmins (priests, mouth), Kshatriyas (nobles, shoulders), Vaisyas (MC & workers, thighs), Sudras (non-Aryans, feet)

15) Justification for caste? Past Karma

ECT: What were Brahmanas? Commentaries by Brahmans playing down role of gods

ECT: What were the Upanishads? Commentaries by hermits that emphasized mystical & personal relig. experience

16) What is monism? Polytheistic relig. seeing all gods as aspects of 1 god, Brahma

17) What is dharma? Our duty according to our station in this life

18) What is karma? Sum of our good & bad deeds according to our dharma

19) Basic life of Siddhartha? Prince protected from miseries of the world to keep him from pursuing relig. Life-> When he saw suffering, he became a hermit-> Still didn’t find enlightenment-> Found enlightenment while meditating beneath bodhi tree.

20) Four noble truths? 1) Life is sorrow 2) Sorrow arises from craving

3) To stop sorrow one must stopping of craving.4) A noble eightfold path exists to stop sorrow

21) Two main branches of Buddhism? Hinyana (lesser vehicle) where we work for for our own salvation & Mahayana (greater vehicle) where Buddha saves us

ECT: What are Bodhissatvas?

14) The four main castes & parts of the body they represented? Brahmins (priests, mouth), Kshatriyas (nobles, shoulders), Vaisyas (MC & workers, thighs), Sudras (non-Aryans, feet)

15) Justification for caste? Past Karma

ECT: What were Brahmanas? Commentaries by Brahmans playing down role of gods

ECT: What were the Upanishads? Commentaries by hermits that emphasized mystical & personal relig. experience

16) What is monism? Polytheistic relig. seeing all gods as aspects of 1 god, Brahma

17) What is dharma? Our duty according to our station in this life

18) What is karma? Sum of our good & bad deeds according to our dharma

19) Basic life of Siddhartha? Prince protected from miseries of the world to keep him from pursuing relig. Life-> When he saw suffering, he became a hermit-> Still didn’t find enlightenment-> Found enlightenment while meditating beneath bodhi tree.

20) Four noble truths? 1) Life is sorrow 2) Sorrow arises from craving

3) To stop sorrow one must stopping of craving.4) A noble eightfold path exists to stop sorrow

21) Two main branches of Buddhism? Hinyana (lesser vehicle) where we work for for our own salvation & Mahayana (greater vehicle) where Buddha saves us

ECT: What are Bodhissatvas? People who have gained enlightenment but stayed behind to help enlightenment

14) The four main castes & parts of the body they represented? Brahmins (priests, mouth), Kshatriyas (nobles, shoulders), Vaisyas (MC & workers, thighs), Sudras (non-Aryans, feet)

15) Justification for caste? Past Karma

ECT: What were Brahmanas? Commentaries by Brahmans playing down role of gods

ECT: What were the Upanishads? Commentaries by hermits that emphasized mystical & personal relig. experience

16) What is monism? Polytheistic relig. seeing all gods as aspects of 1 god, Brahma

17) What is dharma? Our duty according to our station in this life

18) What is karma? Sum of our good & bad deeds according to our dharma

19) Basic life of Siddhartha? Prince protected from miseries of the world to keep him from pursuing relig. Life-> When he saw suffering, he became a hermit-> Still didn’t find enlightenment-> Found enlightenment while meditating beneath bodhi tree.

20) Four noble truths? 1) Life is sorrow 2) Sorrow arises from craving

3) To stop sorrow one must stopping of craving.4) A noble eightfold path exists to stop sorrow

21) Two main branches of Buddhism? Hinyana (lesser vehicle) where we work for for our own salvation & Mahayana (greater vehicle) where Buddha saves us

ECT: What are Bodhissatvas? People who have gained enlightenment but stayed behind to help enlightenment

22) What is Nirvana?

14) The four main castes & parts of the body they represented? Brahmins (priests, mouth), Kshatriyas (nobles, shoulders), Vaisyas (MC & workers, thighs), Sudras (non-Aryans, feet)

15) Justification for caste? Past Karma

ECT: What were Brahmanas? Commentaries by Brahmans playing down role of gods

ECT: What were the Upanishads? Commentaries by hermits that emphasized mystical & personal relig. experience

16) What is monism? Polytheistic relig. seeing all gods as aspects of 1 god, Brahma

17) What is dharma? Our duty according to our station in this life

18) What is karma? Sum of our good & bad deeds according to our dharma

19) Basic life of Siddhartha? Prince protected from miseries of the world to keep him from pursuing relig. Life-> When he saw suffering, he became a hermit-> Still didn’t find enlightenment-> Found enlightenment while meditating beneath bodhi tree.

20) Four noble truths? 1) Life is sorrow 2) Sorrow arises from craving

3) To stop sorrow one must stopping of craving.4) A noble eightfold path exists to stop sorrow

21) Two main branches of Buddhism? Hinyana (lesser vehicle) where we work for for our own salvation & Mahayana (greater vehicle) where Buddha saves us

ECT: What are Bodhissatvas? People who have gained enlightenment but stayed behind to help enlightenment

22) What is Nirvana? Total enlightenment-> Extinguish our ego-> Unity with Brahma

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Who is this?

Indra, the warlike god especially worshipped by the Aryans, was typically portrayed riding an elephant and armed with a lightning bolt

He was the most human of gods, eating, drinking, & living with gusto.

Draupadi, the wife of Arjuna & his 4 brothers, is lost in a dice game by her father-in-law & is ordered to disrobe. When she refuses and someone tries to unravel her sari, Krishna miraculously adds two lengths of cloth for each one unravelled until her collapses from exhaustion.

This and other injustices lead to an epic war involving millions of warriors. The Mahabharata is very likely based on an historical war that took place around the ninth century BCE.

What is this a scene from?

The Mahabharata

What is happening here?

Seeing many of his relatives on the opposing side, Arjuna wants to avoid battle, preferring to die rather than kill his kinsmen. Krishna, appearing in his full glory, instructs Arjuna on why he should fight.

What is happening in this scene?

What is this a scene from?

The Bhagavad Gita

Where can you find this work?

The Mahabharata

What is the basic plot?

Krishna reveals his many faces to Arjuna

Ravana’s men catch Rama’s friend, the flying monkey Hanuman, & attach a huge coil of cotton to his tail & set it on fire. However, this childish prank backfires as he hops from rooftop to rooftop, setting the houses of Lanka on fire before jumping into the ocean unharmed.

What is this a scene from?

The Ramayana

What is happening here?

What is happening here?

The monkeys are building a bridge from India to Lanka so Rama can attack Ravana’s demon army.

Who is he trying to save?

His wife, Sita

Since idle gossip at home has implied Sita was not always faithful to Rama during her captivity, she insists on proving her purity while in captivity by undergoing a trial by purifying fire. Even Agni, god of fire, cannot deny her purity and she survives unscathed, and she and Rama live happily ever after.

What is happening here?

In his four hands he holds the conch representing the divine sound, Om; a discus, representing the wheel of time and the need to live a good life; a lotus representing glorious existence; and a mace indicating his power and capacity to punish if discipline in life is ignored.

Who is this and what is he known for?

Anytime Vishnu sees trouble, he takes an incarnation (avatar) and comes to rescue people from evil.

Vishnu is the preserver god of the trinity.

What does he hold in his 4 hands?

What does he do to help people?

According to some, the four Vedas, and to others the four ages (yugas) of each cycle of creation and destruction.

What god is this & what is his main attribute?

Brahma is the Lord of Creation. He is a serene deity and provider of all sources of knowledge & wisdom.

What do his four heads represent?

Shiva is the god of both destruction and wisdom. However, he is not an angry god and is typically seen in a meditative pose and with a third eye in his forehead which is the source of knowledge and wisdom.

Who is this & what is he the god of?

Although a god of destruction, Shiva is necessary for the continuation of the cycle of time, for without destruction there can be no new creation.

Why is a god of destruction necessary in Hinduism?

What are yugas?

The four ages in each cycle of creation and destruction.

What yuga are we in & how long is it supposed to be?

Kali yuga, the last age; 432,000 years

The Mauryan and Gupta empires

1) Founder of Mauryan dynasty?

The Mauryan and Gupta empires

1) Founder of Mauryan dynasty? Chandragupta Maurya (c.325-298BCE)

The Mauryan and Gupta empires

1) Founder of Mauryan dynasty? Chandragupta Maurya (c.325-298BCE)

ECT: Deal he made with Seleucus I?

The Mauryan and Gupta empires

1) Founder of Mauryan dynasty? Chandragupta Maurya (c.325-298BCE)

ECT: Deal he made with Seleucus I? Traded 500 elephants for land

The Mauryan and Gupta empires

1) Founder of Mauryan dynasty? Chandragupta Maurya (c.325-298BCE)

ECT: Deal he made with Seleucus I? Traded 500 elephants for land ECT: How did he spend his later yrs?

The Mauryan and Gupta empires

1) Founder of Mauryan dynasty? Chandragupta Maurya (c.325-298BCE)

ECT: Deal he made with Seleucus I? Traded 500 elephants for land ECT: How did he spend his later yrs? Embraced Jainism, abdicated->

fast to death

The Mauryan and Gupta empires

1) Founder of Mauryan dynasty? Chandragupta Maurya (c.325-298BCE)

ECT: Deal he made with Seleucus I? Traded 500 elephants for land ECT: How did he spend his later yrs? Embraced Jainism, abdicated->

fast to death

2) What was unique about Ashoka (269-232BCE)?

The Mauryan and Gupta empires

1) Founder of Mauryan dynasty? Chandragupta Maurya (c.325-298BCE)

ECT: Deal he made with Seleucus I? Traded 500 elephants for land ECT: How did he spend his later yrs? Embraced Jainism, abdicated->

fast to death

2) What was unique about Ashoka (269-232BCE)? Sickened by bloody conquest of

Kalinga-> Promoted nonviolence

The Mauryan and Gupta empires

1) Founder of Mauryan dynasty? Chandragupta Maurya (c.325-298BCE)

ECT: Deal he made with Seleucus I? Traded 500 elephants for land ECT: How did he spend his later yrs? Embraced Jainism, abdicated->

fast to death

2) What was unique about Ashoka (269-232BCE)? Sickened by bloody conquest of

Kalinga-> Promoted nonviolence

ECT: Term for non-violence?

The Mauryan and Gupta empires

1) Founder of Mauryan dynasty? Chandragupta Maurya (c.325-298BCE)

ECT: Deal he made with Seleucus I? Traded 500 elephants for land ECT: How did he spend his later yrs? Embraced Jainism, abdicated->

fast to death

2) What was unique about Ashoka (269-232BCE)? Sickened by bloody conquest of

Kalinga-> Promoted nonviolence

ECT: Term for non-violence? Ahimsa

The Mauryan and Gupta empires

1) Founder of Mauryan dynasty? Chandragupta Maurya (c.325-298BCE)

ECT: Deal he made with Seleucus I? Traded 500 elephants for land ECT: How did he spend his later yrs? Embraced Jainism, abdicated->

fast to death

2) What was unique about Ashoka (269-232BCE)? Sickened by bloody conquest of

Kalinga-> Promoted nonviolence

ECT: Term for non-violence? Ahimsa

3) What was Gandharan art?

The Mauryan and Gupta empires

1) Founder of Mauryan dynasty? Chandragupta Maurya (c.325-298BCE)

ECT: Deal he made with Seleucus I? Traded 500 elephants for land ECT: How did he spend his later yrs? Embraced Jainism, abdicated->

fast to death

2) What was unique about Ashoka (269-232BCE)? Sickened by bloody conquest of

Kalinga-> Promoted nonviolence

ECT: Term for non-violence? Ahimsa

3) What was Gandharan art? Sculpture heavily influenced by Grks from Bactria?

The Mauryan and Gupta empires

1) Founder of Mauryan dynasty? Chandragupta Maurya (c.325-298BCE)

ECT: Deal he made with Seleucus I? Traded 500 elephants for land ECT: How did he spend his later yrs? Embraced Jainism, abdicated->

fast to death

2) What was unique about Ashoka (269-232BCE)? Sickened by bloody conquest of

Kalinga-> Promoted nonviolence

ECT: Term for non-violence? Ahimsa

3) What was Gandharan art? Sculpture heavily influenced by Grks from Bactria?

4) What was its most distinguishing feature?

The Mauryan and Gupta empires

1) Founder of Mauryan dynasty? Chandragupta Maurya (c.325-298BCE)

ECT: Deal he made with Seleucus I? Traded 500 elephants for land ECT: How did he spend his later yrs? Embraced Jainism, abdicated->

fast to death

2) What was unique about Ashoka (269-232BCE)? Sickened by bloody conquest of

Kalinga-> Promoted nonviolence

ECT: Term for non-violence? Ahimsa

3) What was Gandharan art? Sculpture heavily influenced by Grks from Bactria?

4) What was its most distinguishing feature? Curly haired Buddhas

The Mauryan and Gupta empires

1) Founder of Mauryan dynasty? Chandragupta Maurya (c.325-298BCE)

ECT: Deal he made with Seleucus I? Traded 500 elephants for land ECT: How did he spend his later yrs? Embraced Jainism, abdicated->

fast to death

2) What was unique about Ashoka (269-232BCE)? Sickened by bloody conquest of

Kalinga-> Promoted nonviolence

ECT: Term for non-violence? Ahimsa

3) What was Gandharan art? Sculpture heavily influenced by Grks from Bactria?

4) What was its most distinguishing feature? Curly haired Buddhas

5) Brahmins accomplishments in Math?

The Mauryan and Gupta empires

1) Founder of Mauryan dynasty? Chandragupta Maurya (c.325-298BCE)

ECT: Deal he made with Seleucus I? Traded 500 elephants for land ECT: How did he spend his later yrs? Embraced Jainism, abdicated->

fast to death

2) What was unique about Ashoka (269-232BCE)? Sickened by bloody conquest of

Kalinga-> Promoted nonviolence

ECT: Term for non-violence? Ahimsa

3) What was Gandharan art? Sculpture heavily influenced by Grks from Bactria?

4) What was its most distinguishing feature? Curly haired Buddhas

5) Brahmins accomplishments in Math?: pi, neg. Numb's, dec. Sys. W/place value digits, quadrat. Equations

The Mauryan and Gupta empires

1) Founder of Mauryan dynasty? Chandragupta Maurya (c.325-298BCE)

ECT: Deal he made with Seleucus I? Traded 500 elephants for land ECT: How did he spend his later yrs? Embraced Jainism, abdicated->

fast to death

2) What was unique about Ashoka (269-232BCE)? Sickened by bloody conquest of

Kalinga-> Promoted nonviolence

ECT: Term for non-violence? Ahimsa

3) What was Gandharan art? Sculpture heavily influenced by Grks from Bactria?

4) What was its most distinguishing feature? Curly haired Buddhas

5) Brahmins accomplishments in Math?: pi, neg. Numb's, dec. Sys. W/place value digits, quadrat. Equations

ECT: Why were they called Arabic numerals?

The Mauryan and Gupta empires

1) Founder of Mauryan dynasty? Chandragupta Maurya (c.325-298BCE)

ECT: Deal he made with Seleucus I? Traded 500 elephants for land ECT: How did he spend his later yrs? Embraced Jainism, abdicated->

fast to death

2) What was unique about Ashoka (269-232BCE)? Sickened by bloody conquest of

Kalinga-> Promoted nonviolence

ECT: Term for non-violence? Ahimsa

3) What was Gandharan art? Sculpture heavily influenced by Grks from Bactria?

4) What was its most distinguishing feature? Curly haired Buddhas

5) Brahmins accomplishments in Math?: pi, neg. Numb's, dec. Sys. W/place value digits, quadrat. Equations

ECT: Why were they called Arabic numerals? Remained preserve of experts until Arabs popularized & spread it

The Mauryan and Gupta empires

1) Founder of Mauryan dynasty? Chandragupta Maurya (c.325-298BCE)

ECT: Deal he made with Seleucus I? Traded 500 elephants for land ECT: How did he spend his later yrs? Embraced Jainism, abdicated->

fast to death

2) What was unique about Ashoka (269-232BCE)? Sickened by bloody conquest of

Kalinga-> Promoted nonviolence

ECT: Term for non-violence? Ahimsa

3) What was Gandharan art? Sculpture heavily influenced by Grks from Bactria?

4) What was its most distinguishing feature? Curly haired Buddhas

5) Brahmins accomplishments in Math?: pi, neg. Numb's, dec. Sys. W/place value digits, quadrat. Equations

ECT: Why were they called Arabic numerals? Remained preserve of experts until Arabs popularized & spread it

ECT: What were Stupas?

The Mauryan and Gupta empires

1) Founder of Mauryan dynasty? Chandragupta Maurya (c.325-298BCE)

ECT: Deal he made with Seleucus I? Traded 500 elephants for land ECT: How did he spend his later yrs? Embraced Jainism, abdicated->

fast to death

2) What was unique about Ashoka (269-232BCE)? Sickened by bloody conquest of

Kalinga-> Promoted nonviolence

ECT: Term for non-violence? Ahimsa

3) What was Gandharan art? Sculpture heavily influenced by Grks from Bactria?

4) What was its most distinguishing feature? Curly haired Buddhas

5) Brahmins accomplishments in Math?: pi, neg. Numb's, dec. Sys. W/place value digits, quadrat. Equations

ECT: Why were they called Arabic numerals? Remained preserve of experts until Arabs popularized & spread it

ECT: What were Stupas? Budd. Mon's)

The Mauryan and Gupta empires

1) Founder of Mauryan dynasty? Chandragupta Maurya (c.325-298BCE)

ECT: Deal he made with Seleucus I? Traded 500 elephants for land ECT: How did he spend his later yrs? Embraced Jainism, abdicated->

fast to death

2) What was unique about Ashoka (269-232BCE)? Sickened by bloody conquest of

Kalinga-> Promoted nonviolence

ECT: Term for non-violence? Ahimsa

3) What was Gandharan art? Sculpture heavily influenced by Grks from Bactria?

4) What was its most distinguishing feature? Curly haired Buddhas

5) Brahmins accomplishments in Math?: pi, neg. Numb's, dec. Sys. W/place value digits, quadrat. Equations

ECT: Why were they called Arabic numerals? Remained preserve of experts until Arabs popularized & spread it

ECT: What were Stupas? Budd. Mon's)

ECT: Who do you catch elephants?

The Mauryan and Gupta empires

1) Founder of Mauryan dynasty? Chandragupta Maurya (c.325-298BCE)

ECT: Deal he made with Seleucus I? Traded 500 elephants for land ECT: How did he spend his later yrs? Embraced Jainism, abdicated->

fast to death

2) What was unique about Ashoka (269-232BCE)? Sickened by bloody conquest of

Kalinga-> Promoted nonviolence

ECT: Term for non-violence? Ahimsa

3) What was Gandharan art? Sculpture heavily influenced by Grks from Bactria?

4) What was its most distinguishing feature? Curly haired Buddhas

5) Brahmins accomplishments in Math?: pi, neg. Numb's, dec. Sys. W/place value digits, quadrat. Equations

ECT: Why were they called Arabic numerals? Remained preserve of experts until Arabs popularized & spread it

ECT: What were Stupas? Budd. Mon's)

ECT: Who do you catch elephants? Drive them between two lines of fences that gradually narrow and end in a corral.

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Top: Silver coin of Heliocles (r.150–125 BCE), the last Greco-Bactrian king Below: One of the first coins of the Yuezhi, imitative, in crude style, of the coins of the Greco-Bactrian king Heliocles, circa 120 BCE.

Gandharan style Buddha from N. Thailand

Temple of the Sun at Konarak (c.1250). The building in its entirety represents the chariot of the sun with its wheels visible at the bottom.

Krishna was the most popular of Vishnu’s avatars & the subject of many stories. As a mischievious little boy, he was chained to a honey pot by his mother for stealing honey. Dragging it through two trees he uprooted them, inadvertently rescuing two princes trapped underneath by an evil wizard.

Garuda, king of the birds, carries Krishna & Radha through the air.

Krishna sucks up a fire unleashed by the jealous fire god, Agni, to save his loyal cowherds, the gopis, from destruction.

Krishna, trapped in the beak of an evil crane unleashed by his enemies, makes himself red-hot to force it to release him.

Islam in India

1) Problems b/w Islamic vs. Ind. Civ’s?

Islam in India

1) Problems b/w Islamic vs. Ind. Civ’s? Islam more dem. soc., but strict monotheism

Islam in India

1) Problems b/w Islamic vs. Ind. Civ’s? Islam more dem. soc., but strict monotheism

2) Arab policies toward non Muslims?

Islam in India

1) Problems b/w Islamic vs. Ind. Civ’s? Islam more dem. soc., but strict monotheism

2) Arab policies toward non Muslims? Tolerant

Islam in India

1) Problems b/w Islamic vs. Ind. Civ’s? Islam more dem. soc., but strict monotheism

2) Arab policies toward non Muslims? Tolerant

3) Impact on relig.

Islam in India

1) Problems b/w Islamic vs. Ind. Civ’s? Islam more dem. soc., but strict monotheism

2) Arab policies toward non Muslims? Tolerant

3) Impact on relig. Geog. Of S. Asia? Pakistan Muslim & India Hindu

Islam in India

1) Problems b/w Islamic vs. Ind. Civ’s? Islam more dem. soc., but strict monotheism

2) Arab policies toward non Muslims? Tolerant

3) Impact on relig. Geog. Of S. Asia? Pakistan Muslim & India Hindu

4) Name of Ind. Rulers who resisted Muslim invaders?

Islam in India

1) Problems b/w Islamic vs. Ind. Civ’s? Islam more dem. soc., but strict monotheism

2) Arab policies toward non Muslims? Tolerant

3) Impact on relig. Geog. Of S. Asia? Pakistan Muslim & India Hindu

4) Name of Ind. Rulers who resisted Muslim invaders? Rajputs

Islam in India

1) Problems b/w Islamic vs. Ind. Civ’s? Islam more dem. soc., but strict monotheism

2) Arab policies toward non Muslims? Tolerant

3) Impact on relig. Geog. Of S. Asia? Pakistan Muslim & India Hindu

4) Name of Ind. Rulers who resisted Muslim invaders? Rajputs

ECT: Claimed to be descended from?

Islam in India

1) Problems b/w Islamic vs. Ind. Civ’s? Islam more dem. soc., but strict monotheism

2) Arab policies toward non Muslims? Tolerant

3) Impact on relig. Geog. Of S. Asia? Pakistan Muslim & India Hindu

4) Name of Ind. Rulers who resisted Muslim invaders? Rajputs

ECT: Claimed to be descended from? Huns or forged from fire

Islam in India

1) Problems b/w Islamic vs. Ind. Civ’s? Islam more dem. soc., but strict monotheism

2) Arab policies toward non Muslims? Tolerant

3) Impact on relig. Geog. Of S. Asia? Pakistan Muslim & India Hindu

4) Name of Ind. Rulers who resisted Muslim invaders? Rajputs

ECT: Claimed to be descended from? Huns or forged from fire

ECT: Rajput warfare?

Islam in India

1) Problems b/w Islamic vs. Ind. Civ’s? Islam more dem. soc., but strict monotheism

2) Arab policies toward non Muslims? Tolerant

3) Impact on relig. Geog. Of S. Asia? Pakistan Muslim & India Hindu

4) Name of Ind. Rulers who resisted Muslim invaders? Rajputs

ECT: Claimed to be descended from? Huns or forged from fire

ECT: Rajput warfare? Stylized indiv. combat ~bushido or chiv.-> Kept 3200 bards

Islam in India

1) Problems b/w Islamic vs. Ind. Civ’s? Islam more dem. soc., but strict monotheism

2) Arab policies toward non Muslims? Tolerant

3) Impact on relig. Geog. Of S. Asia? Pakistan Muslim & India Hindu

4) Name of Ind. Rulers who resisted Muslim invaders? Rajputs

ECT: Claimed to be descended from? Huns or forged from fire

ECT: Rajput warfare? Stylized indiv. combat ~bushido or chiv.-> Kept 3200 bards

ECT: Game based on this?

Islam in India

1) Problems b/w Islamic vs. Ind. Civ’s? Islam more dem. soc., but strict monotheism

2) Arab policies toward non Muslims? Tolerant

3) Impact on relig. Geog. Of S. Asia? Pakistan Muslim & India Hindu

4) Name of Ind. Rulers who resisted Muslim invaders? Rajputs

ECT: Claimed to be descended from? Huns or forged from fire

ECT: Rajput warfare? Stylized indiv. combat ~bushido or chiv.-> Kept 3200 bards

ECT: Game based on this? Chess: king on elephant is slow; queen= general

Islam in India

1) Problems b/w Islamic vs. Ind. Civ’s? Islam more dem. soc., but strict monotheism

2) Arab policies toward non Muslims? Tolerant

3) Impact on relig. Geog. Of S. Asia? Pakistan Muslim & India Hindu

4) Name of Ind. Rulers who resisted Muslim invaders? Rajputs

ECT: Claimed to be descended from? Huns or forged from fire

ECT: Rajput warfare? Stylized indiv. combat ~bushido or chiv.-> Kept 3200 bards

ECT: Game based on this? Chess: king on elephant is slow; queen= general

ECT: What did rook=?

Islam in India

1) Problems b/w Islamic vs. Ind. Civ’s? Islam more dem. soc., but strict monotheism

2) Arab policies toward non Muslims? Tolerant

3) Impact on relig. Geog. Of S. Asia? Pakistan Muslim & India Hindu

4) Name of Ind. Rulers who resisted Muslim invaders? Rajputs

ECT: Claimed to be descended from? Huns or forged from fire

ECT: Rajput warfare? Stylized indiv. combat ~bushido or chiv.-> Kept 3200 bards

ECT: Game based on this? Chess: king on elephant is slow; queen= general

ECT: What did rook=? Elephant

Islam in India

1) Problems b/w Islamic vs. Ind. Civ’s? Islam more dem. soc., but strict monotheism

2) Arab policies toward non Muslims? Tolerant

3) Impact on relig. Geog. Of S. Asia? Pakistan Muslim & India Hindu

4) Name of Ind. Rulers who resisted Muslim invaders? Rajputs

ECT: Claimed to be descended from? Huns or forged from fire

ECT: Rajput warfare? Stylized indiv. combat ~bushido or chiv.-> Kept 3200 bards

ECT: Game based on this? Chess: king on elephant is slow; queen= general

ECT: What did rook=? Elephant

5) Impact of Turkish invaders on Buddhism?

Islam in India

1) Problems b/w Islamic vs. Ind. Civ’s? Islam more dem. soc., but strict monotheism

2) Arab policies toward non Muslims? Tolerant

3) Impact on relig. Geog. Of S. Asia? Pakistan Muslim & India Hindu

4) Name of Ind. Rulers who resisted Muslim invaders? Rajputs

ECT: Claimed to be descended from? Huns or forged from fire

ECT: Rajput warfare? Stylized indiv. combat ~bushido or chiv.-> Kept 3200 bards

ECT: Game based on this? Chess: king on elephant is slow; queen= general

ECT: What did rook=? Elephant

5) Impact of Turkish invaders on Buddhism? Buddhists not protected-> convert or fled

Islam in India

1) Problems b/w Islamic vs. Ind. Civ’s? Islam more dem. soc., but strict monotheism

2) Arab policies toward non Muslims? Tolerant

3) Impact on relig. Geog. Of S. Asia? Pakistan Muslim & India Hindu

4) Name of Ind. Rulers who resisted Muslim invaders? Rajputs

ECT: Claimed to be descended from? Huns or forged from fire

ECT: Rajput warfare? Stylized indiv. combat ~bushido or chiv.-> Kept 3200 bards

ECT: Game based on this? Chess: king on elephant is slow; queen= general

ECT: What did rook=? Elephant

5) Impact of Turkish invaders on Buddhism? Buddhists not protected-> convert or fled

ECT: Mahmud of Ghazni’s nick name?

Islam in India

1) Problems b/w Islamic vs. Ind. Civ’s? Islam more dem. soc., but strict monotheism

2) Arab policies toward non Muslims? Tolerant

3) Impact on relig. Geog. Of S. Asia? Pakistan Muslim & India Hindu

4) Name of Ind. Rulers who resisted Muslim invaders? Rajputs

ECT: Claimed to be descended from? Huns or forged from fire

ECT: Rajput warfare? Stylized indiv. combat ~bushido or chiv.-> Kept 3200 bards

ECT: Game based on this? Chess: king on elephant is slow; queen= general

ECT: What did rook=? Elephant

5) Impact of Turkish invaders on Buddhism? Buddhists not protected-> convert or fled

ECT: Mahmud of Ghazni’s nick name? "idol smasher”

Islam in India

1) Problems b/w Islamic vs. Ind. Civ’s? Islam more dem. soc., but strict monotheism

2) Arab policies toward non Muslims? Tolerant

3) Impact on relig. Geog. Of S. Asia? Pakistan Muslim & India Hindu

4) Name of Ind. Rulers who resisted Muslim invaders? Rajputs

ECT: Claimed to be descended from? Huns or forged from fire

ECT: Rajput warfare? Stylized indiv. combat ~bushido or chiv.-> Kept 3200 bards

ECT: Game based on this? Chess: king on elephant is slow; queen= general

ECT: What did rook=? Elephant

5) Impact of Turkish invaders on Buddhism? Buddhists not protected-> convert or fled

ECT: Mahmud of Ghazni’s nick name? "idol smasher”

ECT: Ala al-din’s nickname?

Islam in India

1) Problems b/w Islamic vs. Ind. Civ’s? Islam more dem. soc., but strict monotheism

2) Arab policies toward non Muslims? Tolerant

3) Impact on relig. Geog. Of S. Asia? Pakistan Muslim & India Hindu

4) Name of Ind. Rulers who resisted Muslim invaders? Rajputs

ECT: Claimed to be descended from? Huns or forged from fire

ECT: Rajput warfare? Stylized indiv. combat ~bushido or chiv.-> Kept 3200 bards

ECT: Game based on this? Chess: king on elephant is slow; queen= general

ECT: What did rook=? Elephant

5) Impact of Turkish invaders on Buddhism? Buddhists not protected-> convert or fled

ECT: Mahmud of Ghazni’s nick name? "idol smasher”

ECT: Ala al-din’s nickname? "world burner"

Islam in India

1) Problems b/w Islamic vs. Ind. Civ’s? Islam more dem. soc., but strict monotheism

2) Arab policies toward non Muslims? Tolerant

3) Impact on relig. Geog. Of S. Asia? Pakistan Muslim & India Hindu

4) Name of Ind. Rulers who resisted Muslim invaders? Rajputs

ECT: Claimed to be descended from? Huns or forged from fire

ECT: Rajput warfare? Stylized indiv. combat ~bushido or chiv.-> Kept 3200 bards

ECT: Game based on this? Chess: king on elephant is slow; queen= general

ECT: What did rook=? Elephant

5) Impact of Turkish invaders on Buddhism? Buddhists not protected-> convert or fled

ECT: Mahmud of Ghazni’s nick name? "idol smasher”

ECT: Ala al-din’s nickname? "world burner"

6) Name of Muslim state founded by Turks?

Islam in India

1) Problems b/w Islamic vs. Ind. Civ’s? Islam more dem. soc., but strict monotheism

2) Arab policies toward non Muslims? Tolerant

3) Impact on relig. Geog. Of S. Asia? Pakistan Muslim & India Hindu

4) Name of Ind. Rulers who resisted Muslim invaders? Rajputs

ECT: Claimed to be descended from? Huns or forged from fire

ECT: Rajput warfare? Stylized indiv. combat ~bushido or chiv.-> Kept 3200 bards

ECT: Game based on this? Chess: king on elephant is slow; queen= general

ECT: What did rook=? Elephant

5) Impact of Turkish invaders on Buddhism? Buddhists not protected-> convert or fled

ECT: Mahmud of Ghazni’s nick name? "idol smasher”

ECT: Ala al-din’s nickname? "world burner"

6) Name of Muslim state founded by Turks? Sultanate of Delhi (1206-1526)

Islam in India

1) Problems b/w Islamic vs. Ind. Civ’s? Islam more dem. soc., but strict monotheism

2) Arab policies toward non Muslims? Tolerant

3) Impact on relig. Geog. Of S. Asia? Pakistan Muslim & India Hindu

4) Name of Ind. Rulers who resisted Muslim invaders? Rajputs

ECT: Claimed to be descended from? Huns or forged from fire

ECT: Rajput warfare? Stylized indiv. combat ~bushido or chiv.-> Kept 3200 bards

ECT: Game based on this? Chess: king on elephant is slow; queen= general

ECT: What did rook=? Elephant

5) Impact of Turkish invaders on Buddhism? Buddhists not protected-> convert or fled

ECT: Mahmud of Ghazni’s nick name? "idol smasher”

ECT: Ala al-din’s nickname? "world burner"

6) Name of Muslim state founded by Turks? Sultanate of Delhi (1206-1526)

ECT: What were yugas?

Islam in India

1) Problems b/w Islamic vs. Ind. Civ’s? Islam more dem. soc., but strict monotheism

2) Arab policies toward non Muslims? Tolerant

3) Impact on relig. Geog. Of S. Asia? Pakistan Muslim & India Hindu

4) Name of Ind. Rulers who resisted Muslim invaders? Rajputs

ECT: Claimed to be descended from? Huns or forged from fire

ECT: Rajput warfare? Stylized indiv. combat ~bushido or chiv.-> Kept 3200 bards

ECT: Game based on this? Chess: king on elephant is slow; queen= general

ECT: What did rook=? Elephant

5) Impact of Turkish invaders on Buddhism? Buddhists not protected-> convert or fled

ECT: Mahmud of Ghazni’s nick name? "idol smasher”

ECT: Ala al-din’s nickname? "world burner"

6) Name of Muslim state founded by Turks? Sultanate of Delhi (1206-1526)

ECT: What were yugas? 4 ages in each cycle of the universe’s existence

Islam in India

1) Problems b/w Islamic vs. Ind. Civ’s? Islam more dem. soc., but strict monotheism

2) Arab policies toward non Muslims? Tolerant

3) Impact on relig. Geog. Of S. Asia? Pakistan Muslim & India Hindu

4) Name of Ind. Rulers who resisted Muslim invaders? Rajputs

ECT: Claimed to be descended from? Huns or forged from fire

ECT: Rajput warfare? Stylized indiv. combat ~bushido or chiv.-> Kept 3200 bards

ECT: Game based on this? Chess: king on elephant is slow; queen= general

ECT: What did rook=? Elephant

5) Impact of Turkish invaders on Buddhism? Buddhists not protected-> convert or fled

ECT: Mahmud of Ghazni’s nick name? "idol smasher”

ECT: Ala al-din’s nickname? "world burner"

6) Name of Muslim state founded by Turks? Sultanate of Delhi (1206-1526)

ECT: What were yugas? 4 ages in each cycle of the universe’s existence

7) Who was Babur?

Islam in India

1) Problems b/w Islamic vs. Ind. Civ’s? Islam more dem. soc., but strict monotheism

2) Arab policies toward non Muslims? Tolerant

3) Impact on relig. Geog. Of S. Asia? Pakistan Muslim & India Hindu

4) Name of Ind. Rulers who resisted Muslim invaders? Rajputs

ECT: Claimed to be descended from? Huns or forged from fire

ECT: Rajput warfare? Stylized indiv. combat ~bushido or chiv.-> Kept 3200 bards

ECT: Game based on this? Chess: king on elephant is slow; queen= general

ECT: What did rook=? Elephant

5) Impact of Turkish invaders on Buddhism? Buddhists not protected-> convert or fled

ECT: Mahmud of Ghazni’s nick name? "idol smasher”

ECT: Ala al-din’s nickname? "world burner"

6) Name of Muslim state founded by Turks? Sultanate of Delhi (1206-1526)

ECT: What were yugas? 4 ages in each cycle of the universe’s existence

7) Who was Babur? Afghan leader who lost his lands-> started conquest of India

Islam in India

1) Problems b/w Islamic vs. Ind. Civ’s? Islam more dem. soc., but strict monotheism

2) Arab policies toward non Muslims? Tolerant

3) Impact on relig. Geog. Of S. Asia? Pakistan Muslim & India Hindu

4) Name of Ind. Rulers who resisted Muslim invaders? Rajputs

ECT: Claimed to be descended from? Huns or forged from fire

ECT: Rajput warfare? Stylized indiv. combat ~bushido or chiv.-> Kept 3200 bards

ECT: Game based on this? Chess: king on elephant is slow; queen= general

ECT: What did rook=? Elephant

5) Impact of Turkish invaders on Buddhism? Buddhists not protected-> convert or fled

ECT: Mahmud of Ghazni’s nick name? "idol smasher”

ECT: Ala al-din’s nickname? "world burner"

6) Name of Muslim state founded by Turks? Sultanate of Delhi (1206-1526)

ECT: What were yugas? 4 ages in each cycle of the universe’s existence

7) Who was Babur? Afghan leader who lost his lands-> started conquest of India

ECT: His nickname?

Islam in India

1) Problems b/w Islamic vs. Ind. Civ’s? Islam more dem. soc., but strict monotheism

2) Arab policies toward non Muslims? Tolerant

3) Impact on relig. Geog. Of S. Asia? Pakistan Muslim & India Hindu

4) Name of Ind. Rulers who resisted Muslim invaders? Rajputs

ECT: Claimed to be descended from? Huns or forged from fire

ECT: Rajput warfare? Stylized indiv. combat ~bushido or chiv.-> Kept 3200 bards

ECT: Game based on this? Chess: king on elephant is slow; queen= general

ECT: What did rook=? Elephant

5) Impact of Turkish invaders on Buddhism? Buddhists not protected-> convert or fled

ECT: Mahmud of Ghazni’s nick name? "idol smasher”

ECT: Ala al-din’s nickname? "world burner"

6) Name of Muslim state founded by Turks? Sultanate of Delhi (1206-1526)

ECT: What were yugas? 4 ages in each cycle of the universe’s existence

7) Who was Babur? Afghan leader who lost his lands-> started conquest of India

ECT: His nickname? "the Tiger”

Islam in India

1) Problems b/w Islamic vs. Ind. Civ’s? Islam more dem. soc., but strict monotheism

2) Arab policies toward non Muslims? Tolerant

3) Impact on relig. Geog. Of S. Asia? Pakistan Muslim & India Hindu

4) Name of Ind. Rulers who resisted Muslim invaders? Rajputs

ECT: Claimed to be descended from? Huns or forged from fire

ECT: Rajput warfare? Stylized indiv. combat ~bushido or chiv.-> Kept 3200 bards

ECT: Game based on this? Chess: king on elephant is slow; queen= general

ECT: What did rook=? Elephant

5) Impact of Turkish invaders on Buddhism? Buddhists not protected-> convert or fled

ECT: Mahmud of Ghazni’s nick name? "idol smasher”

ECT: Ala al-din’s nickname? "world burner"

6) Name of Muslim state founded by Turks? Sultanate of Delhi (1206-1526)

ECT: What were yugas? 4 ages in each cycle of the universe’s existence

7) Who was Babur? Afghan leader who lost his lands-> started conquest of India

ECT: His nickname? "the Tiger”

ECT: Claimed descent from?

Islam in India

1) Problems b/w Islamic vs. Ind. Civ’s? Islam more dem. soc., but strict monotheism

2) Arab policies toward non Muslims? Tolerant

3) Impact on relig. Geog. Of S. Asia? Pakistan Muslim & India Hindu

4) Name of Ind. Rulers who resisted Muslim invaders? Rajputs

ECT: Claimed to be descended from? Huns or forged from fire

ECT: Rajput warfare? Stylized indiv. combat ~bushido or chiv.-> Kept 3200 bards

ECT: Game based on this? Chess: king on elephant is slow; queen= general

ECT: What did rook=? Elephant

5) Impact of Turkish invaders on Buddhism? Buddhists not protected-> convert or fled

ECT: Mahmud of Ghazni’s nick name? "idol smasher”

ECT: Ala al-din’s nickname? "world burner"

6) Name of Muslim state founded by Turks? Sultanate of Delhi (1206-1526)

ECT: What were yugas? 4 ages in each cycle of the universe’s existence

7) Who was Babur? Afghan leader who lost his lands-> started conquest of India

ECT: His nickname? "the Tiger”

ECT: Claimed descent from? Genghis Khan & Timur the Lame

8) His military edge?

8) His military edge? Muskets & cannons

8) His military edge? Muskets & cannons

ECT: Who or what was Panipat?

8) His military edge? Muskets & cannons

ECT: Who or what was Panipat? Babur’s victory vs. Delhi (1526)

8) His military edge? Muskets & cannons

ECT: Who or what was Panipat? Babur’s victory vs. Delhi (1526)

ECT: How educated was he?

8) His military edge? Muskets & cannons

ECT: Who or what was Panipat? Babur’s victory vs. Delhi (1526)

ECT: How educated was he? Kept personal memoirs->valuable source

8) His military edge? Muskets & cannons

ECT: Who or what was Panipat? Babur’s victory vs. Delhi (1526)

ECT: How educated was he? Kept personal memoirs->valuable source

ECT: His opinion of India?

8) His military edge? Muskets & cannons

ECT: Who or what was Panipat? Babur’s victory vs. Delhi (1526)

ECT: How educated was he? Kept personal memoirs->valuable source

ECT: His opinion of India? Didn't like India w/o cold water & fruits, but deter. to stay

8) His military edge? Muskets & cannons

ECT: Who or what was Panipat? Babur’s victory vs. Delhi (1526)

ECT: How educated was he? Kept personal memoirs->valuable source

ECT: His opinion of India? Didn't like India w/o cold water & fruits, but deter. to stay

9) Humayun’s reign (1530-56)?

8) His military edge? Muskets & cannons

ECT: Who or what was Panipat? Babur’s victory vs. Delhi (1526)

ECT: How educated was he? Kept personal memoirs->valuable source

ECT: His opinion of India? Didn't like India w/o cold water & fruits, but deter. to stay

9) Humayun’s reign (1530-56)? Had to flee to Persia-> turned Shi'ite for Persian help

8) His military edge? Muskets & cannons

ECT: Who or what was Panipat? Babur’s victory vs. Delhi (1526)

ECT: How educated was he? Kept personal memoirs->valuable source

ECT: His opinion of India? Didn't like India w/o cold water & fruits, but deter. to stay

9) Humayun’s reign (1530-56)? Had to flee to Persia-> turned Shi'ite for Persian help

ECT: His personal problem?

8) His military edge? Muskets & cannons

ECT: Who or what was Panipat? Babur’s victory vs. Delhi (1526)

ECT: How educated was he? Kept personal memoirs->valuable source

ECT: His opinion of India? Didn't like India w/o cold water & fruits, but deter. to stay

9) Humayun’s reign (1530-56)? Had to flee to Persia-> turned Shi'ite for Persian help

ECT: His personal problem? Addicted to opium & wine-> indecisive or bad decisions

8) His military edge? Muskets & cannons

ECT: Who or what was Panipat? Babur’s victory vs. Delhi (1526)

ECT: How educated was he? Kept personal memoirs->valuable source

ECT: His opinion of India? Didn't like India w/o cold water & fruits, but deter. to stay

9) Humayun’s reign (1530-56)? Had to flee to Persia-> turned Shi'ite for Persian help

ECT: His personal problem? Addicted to opium & wine-> indecisive or bad decisions

ECT: How did he die?

8) His military edge? Muskets & cannons

ECT: Who or what was Panipat? Babur’s victory vs. Delhi (1526)

ECT: How educated was he? Kept personal memoirs->valuable source

ECT: His opinion of India? Didn't like India w/o cold water & fruits, but deter. to stay

9) Humayun’s reign (1530-56)? Had to flee to Persia-> turned Shi'ite for Persian help

ECT: His personal problem? Addicted to opium & wine-> indecisive or bad decisions

ECT: How did he die? Fell down steps & died 7 months after being restored

8) His military edge? Muskets & cannons

ECT: Who or what was Panipat? Babur’s victory vs. Delhi (1526)

ECT: How educated was he? Kept personal memoirs->valuable source

ECT: His opinion of India? Didn't like India w/o cold water & fruits, but deter. to stay

9) Humayun’s reign (1530-56)? Had to flee to Persia-> turned Shi'ite for Persian help

ECT: His personal problem? Addicted to opium & wine-> indecisive or bad decisions

ECT: How did he die? Fell down steps & died 7 months after being restored

10) His son & successor?

8) His military edge? Muskets & cannons

ECT: Who or what was Panipat? Babur’s victory vs. Delhi (1526)

ECT: How educated was he? Kept personal memoirs->valuable source

ECT: His opinion of India? Didn't like India w/o cold water & fruits, but deter. to stay

9) Humayun’s reign (1530-56)? Had to flee to Persia-> turned Shi'ite for Persian help

ECT: His personal problem? Addicted to opium & wine-> indecisive or bad decisions

ECT: How did he die? Fell down steps & died 7 months after being restored

10) His son & successor? Akbar the Great (1556-1605)

8) His military edge? Muskets & cannons

ECT: Who or what was Panipat? Babur’s victory vs. Delhi (1526)

ECT: How educated was he? Kept personal memoirs->valuable source

ECT: His opinion of India? Didn't like India w/o cold water & fruits, but deter. to stay

9) Humayun’s reign (1530-56)? Had to flee to Persia-> turned Shi'ite for Persian help

ECT: His personal problem? Addicted to opium & wine-> indecisive or bad decisions

ECT: How did he die? Fell down steps & died 7 months after being restored

10) His son & successor? Akbar the Great (1556-1605)

11) Akbar’s ruling policies?

8) His military edge? Muskets & cannons

ECT: Who or what was Panipat? Babur’s victory vs. Delhi (1526)

ECT: How educated was he? Kept personal memoirs->valuable source

ECT: His opinion of India? Didn't like India w/o cold water & fruits, but deter. to stay

9) Humayun’s reign (1530-56)? Had to flee to Persia-> turned Shi'ite for Persian help

ECT: His personal problem? Addicted to opium & wine-> indecisive or bad decisions

ECT: How did he die? Fell down steps & died 7 months after being restored

10) His son & successor? Akbar the Great (1556-1605)

11) Akbar’s ruling policies?- Ruled with, not over, rajputs-> counter-wt. to Muslim nobles- Married Hindu princesses- Relig. Tolerance-> stopped dest. Of Hindu temples

8) His military edge? Muskets & cannons

ECT: Who or what was Panipat? Babur’s victory vs. Delhi (1526)

ECT: How educated was he? Kept personal memoirs->valuable source

ECT: His opinion of India? Didn't like India w/o cold water & fruits, but deter. to stay

9) Humayun’s reign (1530-56)? Had to flee to Persia-> turned Shi'ite for Persian help

ECT: His personal problem? Addicted to opium & wine-> indecisive or bad decisions

ECT: How did he die? Fell down steps & died 7 months after being restored

10) His son & successor? Akbar the Great (1556-1605)

11) Akbar’s ruling policies?- Ruled with, not over, rajputs-> counter-wt. to Muslim nobles- Married Hindu princesses- Relig. Tolerance-> stopped dest. Of Hindu temples

ECT: Akbar’s Relig. Innovation?

8) His military edge? Muskets & cannons

ECT: Who or what was Panipat? Babur’s victory vs. Delhi (1526)

ECT: How educated was he? Kept personal memoirs->valuable source

ECT: His opinion of India? Didn't like India w/o cold water & fruits, but deter. to stay

9) Humayun’s reign (1530-56)? Had to flee to Persia-> turned Shi'ite for Persian help

ECT: His personal problem? Addicted to opium & wine-> indecisive or bad decisions

ECT: How did he die? Fell down steps & died 7 months after being restored

10) His son & successor? Akbar the Great (1556-1605)

11) Akbar’s ruling policies?- Ruled with, not over, rajputs-> counter-wt. to Muslim nobles- Married Hindu princesses- Relig. Tolerance-> stopped dest. Of Hindu temples

ECT: Akbar’s Relig. Innovation? Formed own religion, Din ilahi

8) His military edge? Muskets & cannons

ECT: Who or what was Panipat? Babur’s victory vs. Delhi (1526)

ECT: How educated was he? Kept personal memoirs->valuable source

ECT: His opinion of India? Didn't like India w/o cold water & fruits, but deter. to stay

9) Humayun’s reign (1530-56)? Had to flee to Persia-> turned Shi'ite for Persian help

ECT: His personal problem? Addicted to opium & wine-> indecisive or bad decisions

ECT: How did he die? Fell down steps & died 7 months after being restored

10) His son & successor? Akbar the Great (1556-1605)

11) Akbar’s ruling policies?- Ruled with, not over, rajputs-> counter-wt. to Muslim nobles- Married Hindu princesses- Relig. Tolerance-> stopped dest. Of Hindu temples

ECT: Akbar’s Relig. Innovation? Formed own religion, Din ilahi

12) What areas of culture fused to a large extent?

8) His military edge? Muskets & cannons

ECT: Who or what was Panipat? Babur’s victory vs. Delhi (1526)

ECT: How educated was he? Kept personal memoirs->valuable source

ECT: His opinion of India? Didn't like India w/o cold water & fruits, but deter. to stay

9) Humayun’s reign (1530-56)? Had to flee to Persia-> turned Shi'ite for Persian help

ECT: His personal problem? Addicted to opium & wine-> indecisive or bad decisions

ECT: How did he die? Fell down steps & died 7 months after being restored

10) His son & successor? Akbar the Great (1556-1605)

11) Akbar’s ruling policies?- Ruled with, not over, rajputs-> counter-wt. to Muslim nobles- Married Hindu princesses- Relig. Tolerance-> stopped dest. Of Hindu temples

ECT: Akbar’s Relig. Innovation? Formed own religion, Din ilahi

12) What areas of culture fused to a large extent? Mughal ptg. & architecture

8) His military edge? Muskets & cannons

ECT: Who or what was Panipat? Babur’s victory vs. Delhi (1526)

ECT: How educated was he? Kept personal memoirs->valuable source

ECT: His opinion of India? Didn't like India w/o cold water & fruits, but deter. to stay

9) Humayun’s reign (1530-56)? Had to flee to Persia-> turned Shi'ite for Persian help

ECT: His personal problem? Addicted to opium & wine-> indecisive or bad decisions

ECT: How did he die? Fell down steps & died 7 months after being restored

10) His son & successor? Akbar the Great (1556-1605)

11) Akbar’s ruling policies?- Ruled with, not over, rajputs-> counter-wt. to Muslim nobles- Married Hindu princesses- Relig. Tolerance-> stopped dest. Of Hindu temples

ECT: Akbar’s Relig. Innovation? Formed own religion, Din ilahi

12) What areas of culture fused to a large extent? Mughal ptg. & architecture

13) What happened to Indian music & why?

8) His military edge? Muskets & cannons

ECT: Who or what was Panipat? Babur’s victory vs. Delhi (1526)

ECT: How educated was he? Kept personal memoirs->valuable source

ECT: His opinion of India? Didn't like India w/o cold water & fruits, but deter. to stay

9) Humayun’s reign (1530-56)? Had to flee to Persia-> turned Shi'ite for Persian help

ECT: His personal problem? Addicted to opium & wine-> indecisive or bad decisions

ECT: How did he die? Fell down steps & died 7 months after being restored

10) His son & successor? Akbar the Great (1556-1605)

11) Akbar’s ruling policies?- Ruled with, not over, rajputs-> counter-wt. to Muslim nobles- Married Hindu princesses- Relig. Tolerance-> stopped dest. Of Hindu temples

ECT: Akbar’s Relig. Innovation? Formed own religion, Din ilahi

12) What areas of culture fused to a large extent? Mughal ptg. & architecture

13) What happened to Indian music & why? Strict ban vs music by Aurangzab

-> Musicians fled to countryside-> blended w/native music

8) His military edge? Muskets & cannons

ECT: Who or what was Panipat? Babur’s victory vs. Delhi (1526)

ECT: How educated was he? Kept personal memoirs->valuable source

ECT: His opinion of India? Didn't like India w/o cold water & fruits, but deter. to stay

9) Humayun’s reign (1530-56)? Had to flee to Persia-> turned Shi'ite for Persian help

ECT: His personal problem? Addicted to opium & wine-> indecisive or bad decisions

ECT: How did he die? Fell down steps & died 7 months after being restored

10) His son & successor? Akbar the Great (1556-1605)

11) Akbar’s ruling policies?- Ruled with, not over, rajputs-> counter-wt. to Muslim nobles- Married Hindu princesses- Relig. Tolerance-> stopped dest. Of Hindu temples

ECT: Akbar’s Relig. Innovation? Formed own religion, Din ilahi

12) What areas of culture fused to a large extent? Mughal ptg. & architecture

13) What happened to Indian music & why? Strict ban vs music by Aurangzab

-> Musicians fled to countryside-> blended w/native music

ECT: What happened to Language?

8) His military edge? Muskets & cannons

ECT: Who or what was Panipat? Babur’s victory vs. Delhi (1526)

ECT: How educated was he? Kept personal memoirs->valuable source

ECT: His opinion of India? Didn't like India w/o cold water & fruits, but deter. to stay

9) Humayun’s reign (1530-56)? Had to flee to Persia-> turned Shi'ite for Persian help

ECT: His personal problem? Addicted to opium & wine-> indecisive or bad decisions

ECT: How did he die? Fell down steps & died 7 months after being restored

10) His son & successor? Akbar the Great (1556-1605)

11) Akbar’s ruling policies?- Ruled with, not over, rajputs-> counter-wt. to Muslim nobles- Married Hindu princesses- Relig. Tolerance-> stopped dest. Of Hindu temples

ECT: Akbar’s Relig. Innovation? Formed own religion, Din ilahi

12) What areas of culture fused to a large extent? Mughal ptg. & architecture

13) What happened to Indian music & why? Strict ban vs music by Aurangzab

-> Musicians fled to countryside-> blended w/native music

ECT: What happened to Language? Persian + native Ind. Lang.-> Urdu

8) His military edge? Muskets & cannons

ECT: Who or what was Panipat? Babur’s victory vs. Delhi (1526)

ECT: How educated was he? Kept personal memoirs->valuable source

ECT: His opinion of India? Didn't like India w/o cold water & fruits, but deter. to stay

9) Humayun’s reign (1530-56)? Had to flee to Persia-> turned Shi'ite for Persian help

ECT: His personal problem? Addicted to opium & wine-> indecisive or bad decisions

ECT: How did he die? Fell down steps & died 7 months after being restored

10) His son & successor? Akbar the Great (1556-1605)

11) Akbar’s ruling policies?- Ruled with, not over, rajputs-> counter-wt. to Muslim nobles- Married Hindu princesses- Relig. Tolerance-> stopped dest. Of Hindu temples

ECT: Akbar’s Relig. Innovation? Formed own religion, Din ilahi

12) What areas of culture fused to a large extent? Mughal ptg. & architecture

13) What happened to Indian music & why? Strict ban vs music by Aurangzab

-> Musicians fled to countryside-> blended w/native music

ECT: What happened to Language? Persian + native Ind. Lang.-> Urdu

14) Two policies by Aurangzab-> Mughal decline?

8) His military edge? Muskets & cannons

ECT: Who or what was Panipat? Babur’s victory vs. Delhi (1526)

ECT: How educated was he? Kept personal memoirs->valuable source

ECT: His opinion of India? Didn't like India w/o cold water & fruits, but deter. to stay

9) Humayun’s reign (1530-56)? Had to flee to Persia-> turned Shi'ite for Persian help

ECT: His personal problem? Addicted to opium & wine-> indecisive or bad decisions

ECT: How did he die? Fell down steps & died 7 months after being restored

10) His son & successor? Akbar the Great (1556-1605)

11) Akbar’s ruling policies?- Ruled with, not over, rajputs-> counter-wt. to Muslim nobles- Married Hindu princesses- Relig. Tolerance-> stopped dest. Of Hindu temples

ECT: Akbar’s Relig. Innovation? Formed own religion, Din ilahi

12) What areas of culture fused to a large extent? Mughal ptg. & architecture

13) What happened to Indian music & why? Strict ban vs music by Aurangzab

-> Musicians fled to countryside-> blended w/native music

ECT: What happened to Language? Persian + native Ind. Lang.-> Urdu

14) Two policies by Aurangzab-> Mughal decline? 1) Overextension to S.-> Exhausted

& 2) Persecution of Hindus-> long term strife b/w Hindus & Muslims

Video Quiz Bowl!!

What was odd about how Indians built their ships & why did they do it that way?They had no nails because they feared giant magnets would suck them down to the bottom of the sea

What are these called and what mystical movement of Islam are they part of?Whirling dervishes; Sufism

What fort is this & what did Babur call it?Gwalior; “the pearl of Indian forts

What incident does this illustrate?

Akbar throwing a corrupt minister over a balcony to indicate he will rule in his own name now.

What incident does this illustrate?Akbar chasing another elephant while the bridge beneath him is collapsing.

What is this a picture of and what happened to it?Akbar’s new capital, Sikri Fathpur (Town of victory). It had to be abandoned after 15 years because the water supply was inadequate.

Who is being depicted in this Persian miniature and what seems odd about that?

Alexander the Great in combat against Darius. Although Darius, not Alexander, was the Persian king, Alexander was adopted by the Persians as one of their own legendary heroes.

What was the Persian form of Alexander’s name?

Sikander

Noah’s sons throwing Satan from the ark.

What does this Mughal painting depict?

What does this Mughal painting depict?Krishna lifting Mt Govardhan to protect his followers from Indra’s wrath.

What is this design called?

Shamsa (sunburst)

Who built the Taj Mahal?

Shah Jahan’s original plan was to create a duplicate tomb for himself opposite this one, except in black marble.

What is its function?

Shah Jahan

Tomb for his wife. What is incomplete about it?