Vocabulary
What is a Monastery?
A Monastery is a place where monks live and practice their religion.
How did the last Emperor die?
One of his generals killed him.
Name three major bodies of water in Ancient India?
Bay of Bengal, Arabian Sea, and Indian Sea.
what are brahmins?
priests
What do scribes and priests teach?
Scribes-to read Priests– religious lessons
What is an empire?
An empire is a big area of land ruled by a leader/government.
When did the last Emperor die in the Mauryan Empire?
183 BCE
What is the mountain range in India called?
The Himalayas
Which varna have the most people?
Sudras
How did Indus people buy things?
They traded and exchanged goods.
What is an Sanskrit?
A Sanskrit is a language of India with many sacred texts.
How many war elephants did Chandragupta raise?
More than 9000 war elephants.
How many rivers are in India that we have seen?
8 rivers
What jobs do pariahs do?
Skinning meat handling dead bodies, etc
What is the thing that indus people used as labels and had pictures of animals?
Seals
What is pilgrimage?
pilgrimage is a journey to a sacred place for religious purposes.
When to when did Chandragupta rule?
321-298 BCE
Name 2 rivers in India
Krishna River, Mahandi River, Godavari River, Ganges River, and Indus River.
which varna are the kings and queens in?
The kshatriyas varna
What were flat roofs used for?
They were used as extra space to sleep, play and do work.
What is Hinduism
Hinduism a major religion in India that is known for its various beliefs and practices.
List some of the things Ashoka did to help the people
He built hospitals for humans and animals. He made roads so it was easier to trade and put shelters and shade trees along the road where travelers could rest.
Name 6 countries around Ancient India.
Pakistan, Nepal, China, Bhutan, Myanmar, and Bangladesh.
Name all the social structures in order. Top to bottom.
Priests,warriors
What did children play in the Indus valley?
They played board games, marbles and clay figures.