Religions and Empires
What empire was Candragupta's son, Asoka, king of after his fathers passing?
Mauryan Empire
What dynasty reestablished Indian control after Alexander the Great's invasion?
The Mauryan Dynasty
What is the name of the mountain range that forms a natural border for India in the north?
The Himalayas
What does the Buddhist term paramitas mean?
It means, perfection
What does the term namaste mean?
Hello how are you
What religion practices nonviolence?
Jainism
Who arrived around 1500 BC and introduced a new era of rule?
The Aryans
Name one of the two rivers that are most important for fertile land in northern India?
Indus and Ganges rivers
What is the name of the river that surrounded ancient India?
Indus River
What does the term "varna" mean?
The Indian word for classes
What is the name of the religion that was born in 563 BC in northern India?
Buddhism
What is the significance of the Rig Veda?
It is the most important source of information for the early years of Aryam rule.
Name one of the three bodies or water that surround India?
Indian Ocean, Bay of Bengal, Arabian Sea
What is a nickname that some geographers call India?
A subcontinent
Who was the first king of the Mauryan Dynasty?
Chandragupta Maurya
What is the name of the religion with that worships the gods, Brahma, Siva, and Vishnu?
Hinduism
What is the name of the battle fought by 40 Sikhs and 1,000,000 Afgans?
The battle of Chamkaur Sahib
What is the name of the desert located in northwestern ancient India?
Thar Desert
What influences the heavy climate of heat in India?
Monsoons
What is a characteristic of Harappan cities?
Streets laid out in rectangular grids
What is the name of the religion with 10 gods?
Sikhism
When did India gain freedom from the British rule?
August 15, 1947
What part of India had fertile, alluvial plains formed by the Indo-Gangetic river systemduring ancient times?
Punjab, India
What does the symbol ੴ mean?
(Ik Onkar) There is only one god
Why do Sikhs believe that there is only one god ?
Sikhs believe in one God (Waheguru) because it is a core tenet of their faith.