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A strong wind that blows one direction in winter and the opposite direction in summer.
Monsoon
a large, distinguishable part of a continent
Subcontinent
This mountain range separates India from the rest of Asia.
Himalayas
What religion forms the basis of the caste system?
Hinduism
In the TV show "The Simpsons", who is Bart's fourth grade teacher?
Edna Krabappel
What were the capital cities of ancient Indus Valley?
Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa
Why was fertile soil so favorable to the development of the Indus Valley civilization?
It allowed settlers to plant and harvest crops in one location
What river ran through the Indus Valley civilization?
Indus River
A religion that believes in one god...
Monotheism
How much does the human brain weigh?
3 pounds
The belief that that your soul is reborn again and again after death is called
Reincarnation
In order to end the cycle of rebirth, one must reach
Moksha
Who was the founder of Buddhism?
Siddhartha Guatama
The sacred text of the Hindus
Vedas
How long was William Harrison's presidency?
32 Days
What are the basic teachings of Buddhism called?
The 4 Noble Truths
To end suffering one must follow the
The Eightfold Path
What are Buddhists in search of?
Nirvana
In Hinduism and Buddhism the belief that actions in this life, whether good or bad, will decide your place in the next life
Karma
What sport was once contested with a spadroon?
Fencing
What jobs did Brahmans have?
priests and scholars
What jobs did Kshatriyas have?
rulers and warriors
What jobs did Sudras have?
peasants, laborers and servants
belief in many gods
Polytheism
What movie featured the fictional band "The Soggy Bottom Boys"?
O Brother, Where Art Thou?