Geography
How do the moonsoons impact the daily life of Ancient Indian people?
The moonsoons provide rain to water the crops.
Why was there a caste system?
It separates the people of India into social classes.
Buddha believed they only way to find truth was to ...
Give up all worldly goods
Name on achievement in mathematics.
Infinity
Zero
Who is the leader who built a system of roads?
Chandra Guptra
What is a subcontinent?
A subcontinent is a large landmass that is smaller than a continent.
Which class of people were not included in the caste system?
Untouchables - they were considered impure and unclean
What is the jati system?
social caste system
Why did farmers use an irrigation system?
They wanted to expand the amount of land they could farm.
Who was a cruel military leader?
Ashko
Name the mountains in India
Himalayas
Eastern Ghats
Western Ghats
What is the ecomony of Ancient India based on?
Farming and trade
How does the cycle affect life in Hinduism?
If you work hard and have positive karma you can reincarnate
Name an achievement in astronomy.
The Earth is round and it rotates around the sun.
Who is the holy highest spirit for the Hindus?
Brahman
Name the rivers in India
Ganges River
Indus River
Brahmaputra
True or False
A person is able to change caste levels by working hard.
False
How are Hindiusm and Buddhism similar?
They both believe in karma and reincarnation.
Name a form of exercise from Ancient India.
Yoga
Who is the leader who wanted to know why people suffer and became a Buddhist?
Siddharta Guatama
What are the benefits of Ancient India being a pennisula?
It allows people to travel easier for trade.
What does your level in the caste system tell you?
It tells people what type of job they can have, who they can marry and what laws they had to follow.
What is the purpose of the Eigthfold Path?
It helps Buddist end their suffering and achieve peace.
Name an achievement in literature/arts.
Sanskirt
Epics
List 2 facts about Ashoka.
Built road systems with shelters for travelers
Built hospitals
Encouraged nonviolence
Became a Buddhist