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Ancient India
Vocabulary/concepts for Ancient India
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History
6th Grade
12/08/2010

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Who was Siddhartha Gautama?
Definition
He became Buddha and is the founder of Buddhism.
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What was the Great Departure?
Definition
When Siddhartha Gautama left his home and all of his belongings behind to seek wisdom and insight about the meaning of life.
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What was the Tree of Wisdom?
Definition
Gautama meditated here for seven weeks while he contemplated the meaning of life.
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What is fasting?

 

What is meditation?

Definition

Fasting:  going without food

 

Meditation:  intense concentration and focus on spiritual ideas

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What did he realize in his first sermon?
Definition

Human suffereing comes from three things: 

1.  Wanting what we like but don't have.

2.  Wanting to keep what we like & already have.

3.  Not wanting what we dislike but have.

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What is Buddhism?
Definition
A religion based on the teachings of Buddha.  Upheld the idea that people should act morally and treat each other with kindness.
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What are the Four Noble Truths?
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The Four Noble Truths are guiding principles for living.  The big idea:  No one can escape human suffering BUT reaching nirvana frees the soul from suffering.
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What is Nirvana?
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Nirvana is a state of inner peace.
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How do you reach Nirvana?
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You reach Nirvana by following the Eightfold Path: rules for how to think, speak and behave.
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Give three examples of rules from The Eightfold Path.
Definition

1.  Right Speech: Avoid lies and gossip.

2.  Right Action:  Don't steal or hurt others.

3.  Right Effort:  Prevent evil and do good.

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How did Buddhism challenge Hindu ideas?
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1.  Buddha did not think strict rituals were necessary for enlightenment (No more animal rituals).

2.  Buddha opposed the caste system.

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Who was King Asoka?
Definition

1.  He built Buddhist temples and schools.

2.  He worked to spread Buddhism into areas outside of India.

3. Sent Buddhist missionaries to spread  their beliefs throughout the kingdoms of Asia.

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