Empires
The Gupta Empire was different from the Mauryan Empire by?
gave independence to provinces
Why were archaeologists puzzled about the discovery of stone seals in Mohenjodaro?
because little is known about their meaning and use
India is on what continent?
Asia
How did the location of the Himalaya Mountains benefit India?
protected them from enemies/invaders
a large landmass that is smaller than a continent
Sub-continent
This was the main goal of the Maurya family.
to unify India
How have scholars learned about Mohenjodaro?
by studying its buildings and artifacts
The Indus valley civilization flourished for about
800 years
What are some characteristics of the Western Ghats?
heavy rains and steep slopes
a command that is like a law
Edicts
This is a Mauryan achievement under Chandragupta′s rule.
1. He created a strong central government
2. He made sure farmers had water for their crops.
3. He built a royal road more than one thousand miles long.
The Harapan Civilization developed in this river valley
Indus River Valley
Due to the geography surrounding it, India is considered a _____________located in southern Asia.
subcontinent
The Indus River flows to what body of water?
Arabian Sea
a bond between families, states, or other groups to further their common interests
alliance
This experience led to a deep change in Ashoka′s values?
killings in Kalinga
This fact shows that Mohenjo-Daro was carefully planned?
9 streets divided the lower city
Which mountain range acted as a natural barrier and separated India from China?
Himalayan Mountains
What river begins its journey in the Himalayas, flows into a valley, and joins the Ganges River on the plains.
Brahmaputra River
a time of peace and prosperity
golden age
The first Gupta ruler way to form alliances with other rulers
arranging marriages
Mohenjo-Daro had this feature that was different than other civilizations
a sewer system
One of India's important rivers.
What is the Indus or the Ganges?
This pass connects the Indian subcontinent to central Asia through the Hindu Kush Mountains.
Khyber Pass
a territory that is part of a country or an empire
provinces