Geography
A strong wind that typically brings heavy rainfall.
What is a monsoon?
Where did Hinduism first develop?
The Indus River Valley
The fact that Mohenjodaro had nine streets that divided the lower cities in to blocks proves...
This proves that they carefully planned their city and its structures were intentionally placed and thought out.
This is another word for a soul.
What is atman?
How do the Indus, Ganges, and Brahmaputra rivers get their water?
Melting snow and ice from the Himalayas
This is a collection of sacred texts including verses, hymns, prayers, and teachings which is the foundation of Hinduism.
What are the Vedas?
Part of Mohenjodaro was raised and surrounded by a wall which suggests what?
There were enemies or invaders that may attack residents.
This is a social group that does a particular job and that a person is born into. There are thousands of them.
Provided protection from invaders
How has the location of the Himalayan Mountains benefited India?
This class of people in the caste system were considered too lowly and were not allowed in places of worship and schools.
What are "Untouchables" and why were they excluded from other Indians?
A scale, stone weights, and marked rod suggests what about the people of Mohenjodaro?
That they had standardize units they used for measuring.
The concept that a person was born with a set of skills. There are 4 of them.
What is varnas?
The earliest known settlements in India were near _______ because _______________.
Early settlements were beside rivers, because the nutrient rich soil was ideal for farming.
Hindus believe that escaping the cycle of rebirth is achieved by doing this.
By getting good karma.
Large homes that had several rooms suggests that Mohenjodaro had...
Social structure- Wealthy people were likely to have the larger homes.
What is Diwali?
Diwali is the name of the festival that starts the Hindu New Year where the victory of good over evil is celebrated.
All three of these rivers carry silt that enriches the soil.
How are the Indus and Ganges rivers similar to the Nile River?
Gandhi disapproved and criticized the caste system because the caste system did not align with Hindu teachings.
This feature set Mohenjodaro apart from other early settlements at the time, and would not be seen again for 2,000 years.
An advanced sewer system with complex system of drains, pipes, wells and bathrooms.
Why are cows considered sacred?
One value in Hinduism is nonviolence, Hindus have respect for all life believing that every living thing has a soul. In Hinduism, the cow is seen as generous, giving, and doesn't take more than what is necessary for survival.