South Asia Study Guide

1. Buddhism teaches that the cause of all suffering is _________.
5. This belief, which is shared by both Hinduism and Buddhism, says that after you die you will be born again into a new life.
7. This personal care product was invented in India.
9. This is the historical caste system of Hinduism.
11. According to Buddhism, the correct way to live is called the _______ Way, the way between extremes.
12. Pakistan split off from India because of religious differences - India is mostly Hindu, and Pakistan mostly follows the religion ____________.
14. This type of animal kills more people in India than any other animal (not counting insects).
17. This country was owned by the British, then became a part of India, then was split off to become a part of Pakistan, and finally separated to become its own country.
18. The first place Gandhi began to fight against racial injustice was in South __________.
20. This group was considered "untouchable", and even being near to them was considered to make you spiritually unclean.
23. The caste includes warriors and rulers.
24. The 188 tallest _____________ in the world are all in or right by South Asia.
26. One of Gandhi's most famous nonviolent protests against the British was to make a 240 miles journey in order to make _____.
27. This religion began in India but is not a common religion there today.

2. The Buddha's real name was Prince __________ Gautama.
3. The title "Buddha" means "____________ One"
4. The idea of this number, which representing a value that is neither positive nor negative, was invented in India.
6. Both Hinduism and Buddhism both teach that ____________ is better than hurting people.
8. This religion began in India and is the most common religion in India.
10. The idea of growing out of reincarnation and achieving enlightenment is called ___________ in Buddhism.
13. The most holy books in the Hindu faith are called the Four ______.
15. This is Gandhi's nonviolent way of protesting against injustice.
16. The _____________ Path are Buddhism's instructions for living a good life, and includes rules such as no lying, no hurting, learn meditation, give up what you don't need, and be on guard against desire.
19. The idea of growing out of reincarnation and achieving enlightenment is called ___________ in Hinduism.
21. Gandhi's original job after graduating from college was working as a __________.
22. This religion has many gods, such as Vishnu the Preserver, Ganesha, and Lakshmi
25. Buddhism's belief about the truth of life are called the _____ Noble Truths.