Buddha and Ashoka: Crash Course World History #6

In which John relates a condensed history of India, post-Indus Valley Civilization. John explores Hinduism and the origins of Buddhism. He also gets into the reign of Ashoka, the Buddhist emperor who, in spite of Buddhism's structural disapproval of violence, managed to win a bunch of battles. Chapters: Introduction 00:00 The Vedas 0:55 The Caste System 1:33 Dharma 2:40 Samsara, Moksha, and Karma 3:33 Buddhism 5:18 Chutes and Ladders 8:04 Ashoka 9:18 Hinduism 11:04 Credits 11:47 Resources: India: A History by John Keay: https://bit.ly/3uEgVxE The Bhagavad Gita: https://bit.ly/3O8A96l The Bhagavad Gita, Upanishads, and Rig Veda, all-in-one edition: https://bit.ly/3xqP85N Credits: Executive Producer: John Green Producer: Stan Muller Writer and historian: Raoul Meyer Script Supervisor: Danica Johnson Music: Jason Weidner Thought Bubble is a product of the Smart Bubble Society: http://dft.ba/-smartbubble the Smart Bubble Society is: Suzanna Brusikiewicz Jonathon Corbiere Nick Counter Allan Levy James Tuer Adam Winnik Set Design: Donna Sink Props: Brian McCutcheon Photos: David Shankbone ClipWorks Crash Course is on Patreon! You can support us directly by signing up at http://www.patreon.com/crashcourse Want to find Crash Course elsewhere on the internet? Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/YouTubeCrashCourse Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/TheCrashCourse Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thecrashcourse/ CC Kids: http://www.youtube.com/crashcoursekids