Chapter 7.2

Homework due Wednesday Read Chapter 7.2 and answer assessment question 1 in your own words. Post your answers on the blog or bring it with you to class. • Mahayana- A group of Buddhists that had some new teachings which had to do with worship. • Theravada- Buddhists that enjoyed old traditions and did the ceremonies by the book. • Stupa- Usually made of rock and were built near or on a holy object. • Brahma- Hindu god  known as maker of the world. • Vishnu- Hindu god known as preserver of the world • Shiva- Hindu god know as destruction of the world. • Kalidasa- An important writer in India. • Silk Roads- Big network of trade routes.