Study for Mondays Exam Religious beliefs and social structure are closely related 3 Interlocking elements Reincarnation, Karma, and Dharma What river is considered to be sacred??? Rejects the numerous Hindu gods and the caste system Founder- Siddhartha Gautama Buddha (Enlightened Teacher) Foundation 4 Noble Truths & the Eightfold Path Give up selfish desire to achieve salvation Accepts Reincarnation, Karma, Dharma The Aryans dominated after their arrival from the north Virtually no social mobility Dharma sets behavioral standards for all groups of Indian society Untouchables were given jobs such as handling dead bodies or collecting trash 1 st ruler was Chandragupta Was larger than the Gupta dynasty Asoka changed his personal values and governmental policies after becoming a Buddhist and sent out missionaries Golden Age Peace and Prosperity Great achievements literature, art, science, math Kalidasa???