Geography
What two major rivers flow through India?
The Ganges and the Indus Rivers
What is the name of the sacred texts of Hinduism?
The Vedas
Who founded Buddhism?
Siddhartha Gautama
What is the caste system?
A social hierarchy in India that divides people into different classes based on birth/skill.
What gas do plants take in during photosynthesis?
Carbon dioxide
Why is the monsoon season important for India?
It brings necessary rainfall for agriculture, but excessive rains can cause floods.
What is karma in Hinduism?
The belief that a person’s actions determine their future consequences
What is the goal of Buddhism?
To achieve enlightenment and reach Nirvana, escaping suffering.
How did a person’s caste affect their daily life in ancient India?
It determined their job, who they could marry, and their social interactions.
What is the value of 5 squared?
25
How did the geography of India influence the development of early civilizations?
The Indus and Ganges rivers provided fertile land for farming, while the Himalayas protected against invasions
How does the belief in reincarnation affect how Hindus live their lives?
Hindus may follow dharma and seek good karma to have a better rebirth in their next life.
What is Nirvana?
Nirvana is the state of enlightenment or awakening.
What are the four main varnas (social classes) in traditional Hindu society?
Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Sudras
Identify the figurative language in this sentence: "The wind howled through the trees like a wolf on the hunt."
Simile
How might India’s varied climate and landforms have affected trade and cultural exchange?
The mountains limited contact with other empires, but coastal access allowed trade with the Middle East and Southeast Asia.
Describe Moksha
Moksha is liberation from the cycle of rebirth
Describe the Four Noble Truths
Life is full of suffering and the main cause of suffering is desire/wanting suffering can be stopped by eliminating the desires/wants and following the Eightfold Path.
Why was the caste system difficult to change in ancient India?
Hindu beliefs in karma and dharma reinforced the system, and social mobility was limited.
How are plate tectonics responsible for both earthquakes and mountain formation?
The movement of tectonic plates can cause earthquakes at fault lines and form mountains when plates collide.
Describe the three cultural roles the Ganges River plays in Indian society.
The Ganges River contributes to India's economy through agriculture and fishing, the River is looked at as a god and allows people to break the cycle of reincarnation, and the river is home to many religious, art, and cultural festivals.
In what ways do Hindu beliefs about dharma, karma, and reincarnation influence the social structure of India?
These beliefs support the caste system by reinforcing the idea that fulfilling one’s dharma leads to good karma and a better rebirth.
Describe the Eightfold Path
a set of practices in Buddhism that guide people toward enlightenment. The path is made up of eight practices, each beginning with the word "right":
How has modern India addressed issues related to the caste system, and what challenges remain?
The caste system was officially abolished by Article 15 of the Indian Constitution, but discrimination and social inequalities still exist in some areas.
A scientist measures the temperature of a chemical reaction over time. If the temperature starts at 75°F and decreases by 4°F per minute, write an equation to model this situation and determine the temperature after 6 minutes.
(Answer: Equation: T=75−4m