Geography
What body of water was drained by the Soviet Union?
The Aral Sea
What is an artisan?
An artisan is someone who makes things by hand using specialized skills.
Daily Double: Who founded Buddhism?
Siddhartha Gautama.
What is an edict?
An official proclamation or order issued by a ruler or government.
Who is Mr. Ide's favorite fictional character?
Batman
What mountain range separates South Asia from much of Central Asia?
The Himalayan Mountains
What piece of evidence shows the artistic ability of the Harappans?
Personal ornaments, Dancing-Girl Statue, Priest King Statue, and Trading Seals.
What does dharma mean?
Dharma refers to duty, moral responsibility, and living according to one's role and responsibilities.
Who was Kautilya?
Kautilya was an advisor to Chandragupta Maurya and an important political thinker who wrote about government and leadership.
What two sports does Mr. Ide coach?
Football and lacrosse.
Why do many people live near the Ganges River?
The Ganges provides water for drinking, farming, transportation, and other needs, making nearby areas suitable for settlement.
What precious material mines did the Harappans control in the ancient world?
Lapis-Lazuli
What is the Middle Way?
The Middle Way teaches people to avoid extremes and seek balance through the Eightfold Path while leading a normal life.
What changed about Ashoka's leadership?
After embracing Buddhism, Ashoka emphasized peace, welfare, and the well-being of his subjects rather than simply conquest.
What grade is Mr. Ide's brother in?
Senior year
What are steppes, and how might they affect people's lives?
Steppes are large, dry grassland regions. They can support grazing animals and growing wheat but may be less suitable for intensive farming.
What evidence suggests Harappans had organized cities?
Evidence includes planned streets, drainage systems, buildings, standardized bricks, and organized settlements.
What is the name for the different groups of people in Hindu society that are specifically seperated by svadharma?
The Varnas
What civilization did the Maurya Empire fight against before developing an alliance with?
The Greeks
Where did Mr. Ide go to college?
Assumption University
How did monsoons influence settlements in South Asia?
Seasonal monsoon rains support crops. However, too much or too little rainfall can create challenges.
Why must historians use archaeological evidence to make inferences about Harappan society?
Archaeologists do not have complete written records of Harappan society. They study artifacts, buildings, and ruins to make evidence-based inferences about how people lived.
How did Hinduism influence people's roles and responsibilities in society? How did Buddhism influence people's roles and responsibilities in society?
Hinduism influenced people's social roles and responsibilities through beliefs such as dharma, varna, and svadharma. Buddhism influenced people's roles and responsibilities by contributing to the Buddhist community through householders, monks, and nuns help each other.
What is one similarity between Kautilya and Ashoka?
Both believed rulers had responsibilities toward their subjects and should work for the well-being and stability of society.
How many trick or treaters did Mr. Ide get at his house?
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