People
Sir John Marshall discovered these two cities.
What are Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro?
The discovery by John Marshall and his team helped archaeologists and historians in this way.
What is to begin to understand India's past?
The religion Siddhartha Guatama introduced is called this.
What is Buddhism?
This early Indian civilization made many achievements and was very sophisticated.
Who were the Harappans?
Guatama introduced the Four _________ _________ that were statements he believed to be true about the mankind.
What are the Four Noble Truths?
The minds of the Harappan people were inferior to minds today. (True of false)
False
Found on the northern border of India; provide a form of protection.
What are the Himalaya Mountains?
The belief that after a person dies he comes back in another form is referred to as this.
What is reincarnation?
These are characteristics of the Aryan civilizations. (Choose 2)
1. They had a written language called Sanskrit.
2. They drove pickup trucks.
3. their way of life became the characteristic culture of both ancient and modern India
4. They built two-story houses.
What are 1. and 3.?
He built thousands of dome-shaped buildings called stupas and spread Buddhism by sending missionaries into areas outside his country.
Who was Asoka?
Siddhartha Guatama changed his name to this.
What is Buddha?
A peninsula between the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal called the ___________ subcontinent.
What is India?
A belief that everything in the universe is part of a supreme being is called this.
What is pantheism?
Possible reasons for the disappearance of the Harappans.
What are invasions, floods, and/or famine?
The hope of many outcastes was to do their duty, die, and have a better life in a reincarnated state. This religion appealed most to them.
What is Buddhism?
Legend says that this person became enlightened when he was meditating.
Who is Siddhartha Guatama?
A river in the northeastern part of India.
What is the Ganges River?
Hinduism is a religion developed by this civilization.
Who are the Aryans?
The Aryans: (Choose 2)
1. had well-organized cities
2. had light chariots with two-spoked wheels
3. had laser tag
4. were famous for their hymns, poetry, and prayers
What are 2. and 4.?
The name of the capital where Chandragupta Maurya established a centralized government.
What is Pataliputra?
The ruler Chandragupta Maurya: (Choose two)
1. was a strong ruler
2. was a weak ruler
3. was a yard stick
4. spied on his subjects
What are 1. and 4.?
These important features of the Indus Valley supported the Harappans.
What are the Indus River and the fertile soil in the Indus Valley?
In Hinduism, the divine being is called this. This word also describes the material of creation in Hindu beliefs.
What is Brahman?
The two basic social groups in Hinduism are these.
What are the family and the caste?
List 2 out of 3 things Asoka was known for.
1. He was one of the greatest rulers of the Mauryan Empire.
2. He was the one who united the Indian subcontinent.
3. He was tolerant of people who opposed Buddhism.