Caste system
What is the highest class level?
Brahmin.
what were the buildings made out of
brick stone or mud
Who helped organized a civil of armies & spies?
The government.
with a joint of family system families would pool what together?
They pooled their resources together.
What holiday celebrates good over evil?
Diwali.
What were Kshatriya?
They were warriors, kings, and other officials who ran the government and army.
who was the first civilization to use calculus
the Gupta army
How did the Maurya empire last?
500 years.
What was traded with other cities?
Tools and weapons.
which is the most important festival in hinduism
holi
What's the lowest class?
Who got to go the the universities and colleges?
Only men were allowed.
Who did the Gupta empire leave decisions to?
Local leaders.
Which empire made it possible to create secure trade routes?
The Maurya empire.
what color does red mean in holi
love/beauty
What were the 5 levels in the varna?
Brahmin, Kshatriya, Vaishya, Shudra, and Dalits.
when was sandskrit written
400 bc
During the Gupta empire what flourished?
Art, literature, education, & architecture.
What were 3 valuable exports?
Silk, cotton, and linen.
rows of lighted lamps.
What is different about the Kshatriya and Brahmin.
Brahmin is higher class and Kshatriya are kings and warriors.
whats was the 4 genres of writting
plays,folktale,fable and poetry.
In 270 BC who took power?
The Asoka
What helped the Maurya empire grow?
Better roads, more security, and coins.
Name one of the popular sweets.
Balushahi