Vocabulary
Strong seasonal winds that influence India’s climate.
Monsoon
How did the geography of the Indus River Valley support the rise of early civilizations?
The river provided a steady water supply and fertile soil for farming.
Which Indian text is considered the earliest collection of Hindu religious writings?
The Vedas
A religion based on the teachings of the Buddha.
Buddhism
What was one main product that ancient India traded with other civilizations?
Cotton
A collection of ancient Hindu sacred text, including hymns, rituals and philosophical teachings.
Veda
Why were the monsoon rains both helpful and harmful to farmers in Ancient India?
They watered crops but they also could cause flooding.
Why was Emperor Ashoka's rule considered unique in ancient Indian politics?
He used Buddhism to promote peace and moral laws in government.
How did the Caste System affect political power in ancient India?
It limited political authority to higher castes like rulers and priests.
How did geography of ancient India affect its trade with other regions?
The rivers and seas provided routes for exchanging goods.
Numbers created that we still use today.
Hindu-Arabic Numerals
The oldest religion in the world. The largest religion in India today.
Hinduism
Invention of the number 0 is considered an
Achievement
King around 270 BC . Spread the influence of Buddhism throughout India.
Asoka
Which geographic feature most influenced the development of farming in ancient India?
The Indus River
A teacher.
Guru
A large landmass that is smaller than a continent.
Subcontinent
The effects that good or bad actions have on a person’s soul.
Karma
Spreading Buddhism and peace
How did the location of ancient India along trade routes affect its economy?
It encouraged cultural exchange and increased wealth.
The effects that good or bad actions have on a person’s soul.
Karma
Ganges, Indus and Brahmaputra Rivers
The Vedas are a collection of sacred Hindu
teachings that were passed down orally by
priests until they were written down.
Why was Emperor Ashoka's rule considered unique in ancient Indian politics?
He used Buddhism to promote peace and moral laws in government.
Divided Indian society into groups based on a person’s birth, wealth, or occupation.
Caste System