Geography of the Subcontinent
These major mountains are located in the north, name translate to “Abode of Snow”
Himalayas
The early peoples of the Indus River Valley believed in many gods meaning they were
Polytheistic
The Harappans engineered these systems using the Indus River
Wells and sewers
The first civilization of Ancient India
Harappan
India was an integral part of this trade route which provided merchants and people additives to their food
Spice
Located in the Hindu Kush Mts, this travel corridor allowed for easier migration
Khyber Pass
With the arrival of the Aryans, they brought their religious beliefs and social structure which became known as the ____ period.
Vedic
The Harappans traded with Kingdoms near Egypt and Mesopotamia based on these artifacts that have been found
Trade Seals
The Vedic Period of India began when these people migrated and blended with the Indus River peoples
Aryan
Originating in China, this route passed through India and onto many other regions of Asia, Africa, and Europe
Silk
This river was the site of India’s first civilizations
Indus River
The religion that evolved from the early peoples belief systems is
Hinduism
The first written language that was unable to be decoded is known as
Sanskrit
After much civil unrest, this empire emerged to rule most of the subcontinent
Maurya
In the Caste System, these people were at the top of the social hierarchy
Brahmins
This river in northern India is sacred to Hindus
Ganges
A Hindu Prince, Sidartha Guatama, started a new religion in India called
Buddhism
Mathematical advancements included the concept of “0” and advanced math known as
algebra
The next great empire to emerge and rule the northern half of India was called the
Gupta
In Hinduism, one must fulfill their _____ to receive good _______
Dharma and Karma
These winds bring both extreme dry and wet seasons to the subcontinent
Monsoons
The Buddha’s teachings included sets of life facts known as the
The Four Noble Truths and
The Eightfold Path
Medical advancements to help cure the spread of diseases are known as
vaccines
Both Maurya and Gupta Empires were ruled by generations of families called
Dynasties
Emporer who allowed Buddhism and Hinduism to be practiced in India
Ashoka