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| Mohenjo Daro, is an ancient Indus Valley Civilization city that flourished between 2600 and 1900 BCE. It was one of the first world and ancient Indian cities. |
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| The Aryans were semi-nomadic Nordic Whites, perhaps located originally on the steppes of southern Russia and Central Asia, who spoke the parent language of the various Indo-European languages. |
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| the common religion of India, based upon the religion of the original Aryan settlers as expounded and evolved in the Vedas |
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| the entire body of Hindu sacred writings, chief among which are four books, the Rig-Veda, the Sama-Veda, the Atharva-Veda, and the Yajur-Veda |
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| A group of writings sacred in Hinduism concerning the relations of humans, God, and the universe. |
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| the three gods on the test. |
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| Name three places we studied in India |
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| Eastern and western Ghats- thar desert- Ganges |
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| simalarities about hinduism and buddhism |
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1. Both Hinduism and Buddhism emphasize the illusory nature of the world and the role of karma in keeping men bound to this world and the cycle of births and deaths.
2. Both religions believe in the concept of karma, transmigration of souls and the cycle of births and deaths for each soul.
3. Both emphasize compassion and non violence towards all living beings. |
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| Differences about hinduism and buddhism |
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1. Hinduism is not founded by any particular prophet. Buddhism was founded by the Buddha.
2. Hinduism believes in the efficacy and supremacy of the Vedas. The Buddhist do not believe in the Vedas or for that matter any Hindu scripture. |
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