Ancient India and the Spread of Buddhism Exam Study Guide 3

Hinduism - One of the major world religions developed in India Buddhism - One of the major world religions developed in India, based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama Siddhartha Gautama - Wise man who became known as Buddha, the founder of Buddhism Enlightened One - Title given to Siddhartha Gautama, meaning the one who has achieved enlightenment Nirvana - State of peacefulness and end of suffering, the goal for Buddhists Mauryan Empire - Family that united India and created the first Indian empire Gupta Empire - Indian empire that emerged after the fall of the Mauryan Empire, known for its cultural and scientific advancements Ashoka - Emperor of the Mauryan Empire who became a Buddhist Anuradhapura - Major Buddhist site in Southeast Asia Nankas - Major Buddhist site in China Japan -