Ancient India & Geo.
A large landmass that is part of a larger continent
subcontinent
Main reason people abandoned the early cities in the Indus River Valley
Natural disasters
This is a beautiful piece of architecture built by ruler Shah Jahan in India. It features a reflecting pool and gardens
Taj Mahal
Why did the British have an interest in India?
Trade
This is a seasonal wind
monsoon
What mountain range separates India from other Asian countries?
Himalayas
What religion did Ashoka make the official religion of India?
Buddhism
Why was the Taj Mahal constructed
To honor the king's dead wife and serve as her tomb
The construction of this made trade between India and Britain easier
Suez Canal
Tallest mountain in the world above sea level
Mt. Everest
What is the name of the first Indo-Aryan language?
Sanskrit
He used non-violent methods to gain Independence from India
Mohandas Gandhi
What country took over India after the fall of the Mughal empire in 1857?
Britain
This is the most famous March lead by Mahatma Gandhi
salt
Dome shaped Buddhist shrines built in India
stupa
Name three advantages of rivers
fresh water for: drinking, watering crops, travel, trade, transportation
This American Civil Rights leader was influenced by the non violent methods of Gandhi
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
What was Akbar The Great most known for?
Religious tolerance (accepting all religions)
Give a positive effect of British imperialism in India
better road, schools, farming techniques, etc...
What body of water did early civilizations live near (a specific name)
Indus River
What was the Neolithic revolution?
a period of time when humans changed from hunter-gatherers to farmers and built permanent settlements
an 1857 rebellion of Hindu and Muslim soldiers against the British in India
Sepoy rebellion
This group controlled trade between India and Britain. It was founded by Queen Elizabeth I
British East India Company
Give negative effects of British imperialism in India
Various answers
Give 2 examples of what occurs during a Golden Age
Various answers