Imperialism
Who was the leader of the Indian Independence Movement?
Gandhi
Highest mountain peak in the world
Mt. Everest
What is the term for the social structure in India?
Caste System
What is the name of one of the earliest civilizations in South Asia?
Harrappan (Indus River Valley Civilization)
What do Hindus believe happens in the after-life?
reincarnation
What was the nickname for India given by Great Britain?
"Jewel of the Crown"
Which mountain range separates India from China?
Himalayas
Name of the middle level of the caste system.
Vaishyas
What did Chandragupta Mauraya gift Selecus in return for marriage?
500 war elephants
You're trying to achieve good _____ and your _____ can affect it.
karma/dharma
Name one product that India uses a lot of.
tea
What river had the first civilization built around it?
Indus River
What is a job of a dalit/untouchable?
They deal with waste, trash, dead bodies, and any "dirty" jobs in the villages/towns.
What was in the center of the Indus River Valley Civilizations that allowed you to see all around the "town?"
Citadel (fortress)
What is a similarity between Hinduism and Buddhism?
Reincarnation
What is a Indian soldier called?
sepoy
What is the largest river in India?
Ganges
What does the caste system determine in society?
Determines your jobs, who you marry, what your kids grow up as, how you live, etc.
What did the homes in the Indus Valley have that made them impressive for that time period?
bathrooms/plumbing
What festival is known as the Festival of Lights in Hinduism?
Diwali
What is the name of the period where Britain ruled over India?
The Raj
The original name of Mumbai-
Bombay
Name the levels in order from top to bottom of the pyramid?
Brahmin, Kshatriya, Vaishya, Sudra, Dailt/Untouchables
When would they plant their crops?
At the beginning or end of the flood season (aka monsoons)
Holy book of Hinduism
Vedas