<p>Dr. J. Taylor Asian Humanities HUM 2410</p><p>Asian Reader: Buddhism: The Middle Path</p><p>1. Who was the historical founder of Buddhism and when/where did he live?</p><p>2. What four signs did he see at the age of 29 that caused him to seek an end to all suffering?</p><p>3. Describe some of his adventures in his quest to end suffering.</p><p>4. What Hindu concepts remain in Buddhism? What changes?</p><p>5. What is Nirvana?</p><p>6. What are the Four Noble Truths?</p><p>7. What is the Eightfold Path?</p><p>8. What was the Buddha’s reaction to the caste system? How did this affect many Hindus?</p><p>9. Who was Asoka? What impact did he have on the development of Buddhism in India and elsewhere?</p><p>10. What happened after Asoka’s death? (generally speaking) Ancient Indian Culture</p><p>1. What are the Vedas? The Brahmanas and the Upanishads?</p><p>2. What language were the Vedas written in?</p><p>3. Describe the Mahabharata.</p><p>4. Describe the Ramayana.</p><p>5. In what other arts did Ancient India make great achievements?</p><p>6. What types of religious structures were built in Ancient India? Describe each.</p><p>7. What type of decoration was used to embellish the above structures?</p>