Geography
This term describes India as a large landmass smaller than a continent.
•What is a subcontinent?
•The Harappan cities were the first to be designed as these.
•What are planned cities?
•The Vedic social system later became known as this.
•What is the caste system?
•Buddhism was founded by this prince from Nepal.
•Who is Siddhartha Gautama?
•This leader founded the Maurya Empire.
•Who is Chandragupta Maurya?
•Name the two major rivers that provided fertile soil for ancient Indian civilizations.
•What are the Indus and Ganges rivers?
•Name one of the two major cities of the Harappan civilization.
•What is Mohenjo-Daro or Harappa?
•The Vedas are considered the holiest texts of this religion.
•What is Hinduism?
•The Four Noble Truths teach that the cause of suffering is this.
•What is desire?
•This Maurya emperor spread Buddhism after converting.
•Who is Asoka?
•These seasonal winds bring dry winters and wet summers to India.
•What are monsoons?
•Harappan writing was based partly on these symbols.
•What are pictograms?
•Hindus believe in this cycle of rebirth.
•What is reincarnation?
•The Eightfold Path is also known as this.
•What is the Middle Way?
•The Gupta Empire is known as India’s what?
•What is the golden age?
•The world’s tallest mountain range that protected India from invaders.
•What are the Himalayas?
•Harappan civilization ended around 1900 B.C. due to this environmental factor.
•What is decreased rainfall?
•Name one of the three major Hindu deities.
•What is Brahma, Vishnu, or Shiva?
The ultimate goal in Buddhism, a state of bliss and end of rebirth
What is nirvana?
•Name one scientific achievement of ancient India.
•What is the concept of zero, decimal system, or inoculation?
•This desert in northwestern India is known for its arid climate.
•What is the Thar Desert?
•This feature of Harappan cities shows their advanced urban planning.
•What are grid-pattern streets?
•This spiritual practice in Hinduism involves physical and mental discipline.
•What is yoga?
•This Buddhist emperor built pillars inscribed with Buddhist teachings.
•Who is Asoka?
•This ancient Indian text is considered the longest epic poem in the world.
•What is the Mahabharata?