Geography
wind pattern that influences the climate and leads to wet and dry seasons
Monsoon
Who was the founder of Buddhism?
Siddhartha Gautama
language of ancient India
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one's spiritual duties
Sanskrit
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dharma
True or False: The ancient cities of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro were located alongside the Ganges River in the Indo-Aryan civilization.
False
social order that determined one’s place in Indian society based on family lineage, wealth, and job
caste system
large section of a continent that is smaller than the continent itself
subcontinent
What is the meaning of the name "Buddha?"
The Enlightened One
collection of religious hymns, rituals, and other texts that influenced early Hinduism
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achieved when one is released from the cycle of rebirth
Vedas
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Moksha
What was one major achievement of the Indus River Valley Civilization?
They created cities that were organized into grid patterns and equipped with drainage systems including baths and flush toilets.
True or False: The ancient cities of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro were located alongside the Ganges River in the Indo-Aryan civilization.
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What are the varnas in India's social hierarchy?
False
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Brahmins, Kshatriya, Vaisya, Sudra
Why were the monsoons important in the lives of the ancient Indians?
The monsoons brought heavy amounts of rainfall to India for agriculture, but also could lead to dangerous floods.
Why did Buddha leave his family and home at the age of 29?
He searched for the answers on how to end pain and suffering among people.
rebirth of the soul
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True or False: According to Hindu belief, the universe was created by an invisible energy, force, or spirit that is part of everyone called Brahman.
reincarnation
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TRUE
How do historians know that the Indus Valley Civilization created a successful trading economy?
Archeologists found several Harappan artifacts, such as their trading seals, in Mesopotamia.
Why were Dalits called “Untouchables” by other castes over the course of Indian history?
The other castes believed Dalits were outsiders who were dirty and impure because they sinned in their past lives.
How did the subcontinent affect civilization in ancient India?
The subcontinent was surrounded by natural barriers, which separated it from other civilizations.
state of peace that is free from suffering and desire
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effect a person's actions have on their soul
Nirvana
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karma
What do Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva represent as gods of Hinduism?
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True or False: A Hindu follows their dharma through honesty, self-control, nonviolence, and performing their job to the best of their ability.
Creation, Preservation, and Destruction
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True
Why do historians have many questions about the history of the Indus Valley Civilization?
The writing system cannot be translated today.
Which group from ancient India is responsible for developing the varnas that would later evolve into the caste system?
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True or False: The caste system limited people's choices in marriage, friendship, education, and employment around India.
Indo-Aryan Civilization
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True
What similarity in the geography of India, Egypt, and Mesopotamia allowed all three ancient civilizations to support large populations?
They were all located near rivers.
focusing on one's mind on spiritual ideas
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What most accurately compares Buddhism and Hinduism?
meditation
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Buddhists believe that anyone can escape reincarnation, while Hindus believe that social class could determine escape from reincarnation.
Who is the popular Hindu god of new beginnings and the remover of obstacles that also has the head of an elephant?
Ganesha
What do historians believe happened to the Indus Valley Civilization?
Natural disaster, disease, invasion
What jobs were Dalits expected to do within India’s social hierarchy?
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Why is Ashoka considered an important figure in world history?
Dalits collected garbage, swept streets, and disposed of dead animals.
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He was an emperor who gave up conquest and actively encouraged the spread of Buddhism across South Asia.