Geography
_____ facilitate transportation and agriculture, influencing settlement patterns.
Rivers
Aryabhata
_______ not only facilitated trade but created a cultrual bridge that allowed for the sharing of beliefs, customs, technologies, and artistic influences.
The Silk Road
The people of the Indus Vaelley developed sophisticated cities such as ______ and _____.
Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa
The evolution of _______ is marked by its ability to absorb new ideas and practices over time.
The absolute location of South and Central Asia between __________ and ____________, has made it a crossroads for trade and cultural exchange.
China (East Asia) and the Middle East
Ancient Indian mathematicians laid the foundation for modern mathematics. They developed the ______ system and introduced the concept of _______
Decimal and Zero
The expansion of empires such as the Maurya and Gupta empires through _______ led to the spread of cultural practices, languages and religion.
Conquest
Early Indian cities showcased advanced _____ planning with well-organized _____, and ______ systems.
Urban, street, and sewage.
Hinduisim
_________ serve as a natural barrier, influencing settlement patterns by isolating communities and shaping unique cultural identities.
Mountains
The intricate carvings on the _____ and _____ caves in India showcase advanced artisitic skills and reflect the cultural and religous beliefs of the time.
The spread of _______, the ancient language of India, played a role in the transmission of knowledge and culture.
Agricultural
At the core of _____ teachings is the four noble truths.
Buddha's
The climate of South and Central Asia, ranging from arid deserts to tropical regions, significantly influences human settlement and economic activities. In arid areas like Afghanistan where water scarcity is a challenge, _______ lifestyles have emerged as a way of adapting to the harsh environment.
Nomadic
Ancient India made significant contributions in the field of __________, which is the process of extracting and processing metals.
Metallurgy
Decribe how two geographical features influenced trade patterns
The ______ lifestyle centered around herding animals with trade along the silk road contributing to their lifestyle.
Nomadic Pastoral
A fundamental concept of Hinduism is _____, the belief that one's actions have consequences in this life or the life to come.
Karma
The tropical climate of the Indian subcontinent has supported the cultivation of crops like _______ and led to the establishment of densely populated agricultural societies.
Rice
________ in India was a testament to granduer and innovation. These marvels adorned with elaborate carvings and towering structures reflected religious devotion and advanced engineering and construction techniques.
Architecture
What goods were exchanged and where along the silk road
See Silk Road Worksheet
Due to our inability to _______ early Indian texts we know little of their political and religous systems.
Translate
See Ashoka Worksheet