Asian Bodies of Water
What religion considers the Ganges River sacred?
Hinduism
What pattern were the streets of Harappan cities laid out in?
Grids
What is the term used to describe the belief that all living things are born into a new life after death?
Reincarnation
Who was a Brahmin priest and advisor to the Nanda rulers, and later to Chandragupta Maurya?
Kautilya
Name the NBA team rooted in Sacramento
Kings
What are 3 uses of the Ganges River by people in South Asia?
Drinking, bathing, running factories, irrigating land, and religious purposes
What feature on Harappan seals suggests they were worn around the neck?
Small holes near the top of each seal
Which Asian religion was founded by Siddartha Guatarma?
Buddhism
Individuals who were experts in many fields of knowledge were called ______________
Polymaths
For what team does Taylor Swift's boyfriend play?
Kansas City Chiefs
What body of water was dried up due to rivers being rerouted by the Soviet Government?
Aral Sea
What does the widespread distribution of Harappan seals imply about their influence?
It suggests that Harappans engaged in extensive trade with distant regions
What is moksha in Hinduism?
Release from the cycle of reincarnation (samsara), where the soul becomes one with Brahman
What is the name of the large building constructed in Baghdad that was dedicated to the learning of various religions?
House of Wisdom
What team won the 2024 World Series?
Los Angeles Dodgers
What industry thrived around the Aral Sea before it dried up?
Fishing
What were the two largest cities of the Harappan civilization?
Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa
Where does Brahman exist?
Brahman exists everywhere, in all things and beings, as the ultimate reality and universal spirit
Who carved messages about philosophy and leadership in a series of stone pillars throughout India?
Ashoka
For which team did Michael Jordan play most of his career?
Chicago Bulls
What health issues were caused by the dried-up seabed of the Aral Sea?
Dust, salt, and chemicals caused respiratory problems
What technique was used to create the Dancing Girl statue?
Wax casting
What is Vishnu's role in Hinduism?
Vishnu is the preserver and protector of the universe
What caused Ashoka to reconsider his policy of conquest after the Kalinga War?
Regret over the suffering caused by the war
What team does Mike Trout play for?
Los Angeles Angels