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Vocabulary: Ancient India A
Directions: Cut out and paste the squares into the notebook. Write the definition next to each
picture. Definitions are in the glossary beginning on page R54.
subcontinent
reincarnation
monsoons
caste system
karma
nonviolence

India Map
Directions: Label the map below with the words in the word bank. Use the map on
page 145 to help you. Cut out the map and paste into your notebook on the assigned
page.
Himalayas Bay of Bengal Indus River
Hindu Kush Arabian Sea Ganges River
Indian Ocean Thar Desert

Anticipation Guide: Ancient India
Directions: Read the statement in the center column. On the left, write an T in the blank
if you agree with the statement or a F in the blank if you disagree with the statement.
The right side will be completed at the end of the unit.
before unit
T=true
F=false
Ancient India
Sanskrit was brought to India by the Aryans.
Hinduism developed out of Buddhism.
Buddhism is the largest religion in India today.
Buddhism is about finding inner-peace.
Asoka spread Buddhism throughout Asia.
Nirvana is a concept in Hinduism.
after unit
T=true
F=false
Harappans and Aryans
Directions: Read “Harappan Civilization” (146-148) and “Aryan Invasion” (148-149) in text. In each
box, write down at least one fact about each civilization. When finished, cut out the chart and paste
into the notebook.
Harappans Aryans
origin of group origin of group
city life city life
religion religion
language language

The Varnas
Directions: Read “Indian Society Divides” on pages 150-151. The Varnas divided the people into four
groups. In each section of the triangle, write down the groups of people that made up each of the
varnas and what their job was in society. Cut out the graphic organizer and paste into your
notebook.
Sudras
Vaisyas
Kshatriyas
Brahmins

Caste System
Directions: Read “Indian Society Divides” on pages 150-151 in the text. In each box, give an
example of a rule that people had to follow. Cut out the graphic organizer and paste into your
notebook.
Siddhartha Gautama
Directions: Read “Siddhartha’s Search for Wisdom” on pages 156-157 in the text. Complete the chart
below. Cut out and paste into notebook.
who: describe who Siddhartha Gautama was.
fact: give a fact about how Siddhartha searched for enlightenment.
evaluation: describe why Siddhartha was important.
who:
fact:
fact:
evaluation:
Caste System
Rules to Follow
Siddhartha Gautama
fact:
fact:

Religion
Directions: Read “Brahmanism,” “Hinduism Develops,” and “Jains React to Hinduism” on pages 152-
155 in text. Use the words in the word bank to fill in the empty boxes. Cut out diagram and paste
into notebook.
Brahmanism
Aryan religion was based
upon the four
In Brahmanism, there are
many different
To appease the gods, priests
sacrificed animals and food in
Indian Religion
Hinduism
Hindus believe the world was
created and preserved by
Every person has a
If a person’s soul failed to join
with Brahman, the soul was
deities Brahman Mahavira
soul Vedas fire
principles reincarnated rebirth
Jainism
This religion was based on
the teachings of
Nonviolence, honesty, not stealing, and
not owning property are four main
Nonviolence is important as
everything is in a cycle of

Vocabulary: Ancient India B
Directions: Cut out and paste the squares into the notebook. Write the definition next to each
picture. Definitions are in the glossary beginning on page R54.
fasting
missionaries
inoculation
meditation
metallurgy
astronomy
nirvana
alloys
1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, 0
Hindu-Arabic numerals

Four Noble Truths
Directions: Read “Teachings of Buddhism” on pages 158-159 in the text. In each box, write down
one of the Noble Truths. Cut out the graphic organizer and paste into your notebook.
Buddhism and Hinduism
Directions: Read “Teachings of Buddhism” on pages 158-159 in the text. Siddhartha Gautama was
born a Hindu but changed his beliefs over time. However, he kept some Hindu beliefs. In the chart
below, write “yes” or “no” in the box if the trait on the left is a part of the religion in the given
column.
support for the caste system
belief in animal sacrifice
follow texts of the Vedas
priests are necessary
belief in reincarnation
act morally toward others
treat others well
Four Noble
Truths
Hinduism Buddhism

Chandragupta
Directions: Read “Mauryan Empire Unifies India” on pages 162-163 in text. Complete the chart
below. Cut out and paste into notebook.
who: describe who Chandragupta Maurya was.
fact: give a fact about how Chandragupta Maurya ruled India.
evaluation: describe why Chandragupta Maurya was important.
who:
fact:
fact:
evaluation:
Chandragupta
fact:
fact:
Asoka
Directions: Read “Mauryan Empire Unifies India” (162-163) and “Biography: Asoka” (166) in text.
Complete the chart below. Cut out and paste into notebook.
who: describe who Asoka was.
fact: give a fact about how Asoka ruled India.
evaluation: describe why Asoka was important to India.
who:
fact:
fact:
evaluation:
Asoka
fact:
fact:

Gupta Rulers
Directions: Read “Gupta Rulers Promote Hinduism” on pages 164-165 in the text. Write down a fact
in each box about how Gupta rulers promoted Hinduism and Buddhism. Cut out the graphic
organizer and paste into your notebook.
Hinduism
Buddhism
Gupta Rulers
Promote Hinduism
and Buddhism
Hinduism
Buddhism
Gupta Women
Directions: Read “Gupta Rulers Promote Hinduism” on pages 164-165 in the text. Under the caste
system, women had few rights. Write a fact in each box that supports the statement in the circle.
Cut out the graphic organizer and paste into your notebook.
Women lost rights under
the Gupta rulers.

Sanskrit Literature
Directions: Read “Sanskrit Literature” on page 169 in the text. Write a brief summary of the
Mahabharata, Panchatantra, and Ramayana in each box. Cut out the graphic organizer and paste
into your notebook.
Sanskrit literature
flourished under the
Maurya and Gupta.
Science
Directions: Read “Scientific Advances” on page 170-171 in the text. For each column, list
advancements about each subject. Cut out and paste into the notebook.
science
The Bhagavad Gita is a
discussion on a battlefield
about duty and morality.
metalworking mathematics medicine