Indian Geography
What is the tallest mountain range in the world?
Himalayas
What does BC stand for?
Before Christ
Harappan civilization was known for (name 3):
Well planned cities, advanced building planing, pottery and other crafts, high quality tools, indoor plumbing, monarchal, India's first writing system.
A structure of social division that separated people into 4 (or 5) major categories.
The Caste System
Who was the strongest of the Mauryan Emperors?
Asoka
The Harappan Civilization settled in this area
The Indus River Valley
Name two pieces of evidence that support a young earth theory?
Helium, Escaping moon, moon dust, Shrinking sun
Why don't historians know more about Harappan Civlization?
Because they have not discovered how to read their language.
Name two religions that grew out of Hinduism
Jainism and Sikhism
Candragupta Maurya's grandson eventually converted to __________ and sent ____________ to other lands to spread the religion.
Buddhism and Missionaries
Why is India considered a subcontinent?
Because it is a large landmass that is smaller than the continent.
and/or it is separated by the rest of the continent by physical features.
What does A.D. stand for and what does it mean in English?
Anno Domini: "Year of our Lord"
Identify 3 aspects of Aryan civilization.
They migrated from the Caspian Sea, they settled along the Ganges River, they wrote the Vedas in Sanskrit, small communities, governed by Rajas that fought amongst themselves.
Name the three major gods of Hinduism that are a part of Brahman. Include their roles.
Brahma (creator), Siva (destroyer), Vishnu (preserver)
Which empire saw India united after 500 years of separation?
Gupta Empire
What are Monsoons?
Seasonal wind patterns that cause wet and dry seasons
Name the four time periods of history we will study
Ancient, classical, post classical and Modern
What were the Vedas?
Name the four groups that made up the varnas of the Caste system, include the lowest social class in addition.
Priests, rulers and/or warriors, craftspeople/farmers/traders, laborers and untouchables.
Why did the Gupta empire utilize Hinduism in their system of government?
To strengthen their rule and keep the empire stable.
What direction do summer monsoons blow, and what kind of weather do they bring?
Name five of seven factors for a civilization to thrive.
Surplus food, large cities, specialized jobs, settled community life, advanced arts and sciences, political organization, written language.
Explain how better tools and weapons lead to a stronger civilization.
better tools and weapons = more food = Babies (increased population) = strong civilization.
Explain the cycle of reincarnation. Include five key terms.
Karma, Reincarnation, Caste, Wisdom and Brahman
Name five of the eight scientific and technological advances of the Indian Golden Age.
Inoculation, Astronomy, Painting, Sculptures, Temples, the Hindu-Arabic lettering system, literature and metallurgy.