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The first people to control India were part of the ______________________________________
Indus River Valley Civilization
100
Name the first writing style used in Egypt.
Heiroglyphics
100
The two main cities in the Indus River Valley Civilization were:
Harappa and Mohenjo Daro
100
Where and when was paper invented?
In China during the Han Dynasty
100
What are 2 positives and 2 negatives to isolation?
(+) Preserves culture, Keeps out invaders, Forces self reliance, Rebellion is less (no knowledge of better), Keeps out diseases, and stay out of wars (-) No outside trade, No new technology, No outside help in case of disaster, No cultural evolution
200
India has a very large area and is known as a ____________
subcontinent
200
In what civilization were grid-like cities created?
Indus River Valley
200
After the Indus River Valley Civilization, who controlled India?
The Aryan people
200
What did the Greeks create?
An alphabet
200
What are the origins of Hinduism?
Came from Aryan culture.
300
How did the British gain control of India?
They took control of the East India Company which controlled much of that region.
300
In what civilization was the "0" created?
Gupta
300
During what empire did Asoka rule?
Mauyran Empire
300
Where did writing first appear?
Mesopotamia in the Fertile Crescent
300
Describe Jainism.
Describe Jainism. Jainism is very non-violence centered. Jainists will sweep the ground in front of them and wear masks to keep from destroying life. They developed between the Mauryan and Guptan Empires as a mix and more extreme version of Buddhism and Hinduism.
400
Why was the country of India partitioned?
India was partitioned into two states: India and Pakistan because two major religions in India at the time, could not get along. Indian Muslims were sent to East and West Pakistan and Hindus lived in the central area called India.
400
Name 3 accomplishments/inventions created in the Indus River Valley AND their historical significance.
Grid-lined cities—helped for easy navigation and trade Plumbing—helped keep diseases away Housing—built near the same size for organizational purposes Public Baths—showed disease prevention and governmental power Wide streets—aided with trade Food Storage—helped the civilization survive even with a large population Writing System—helped keep records (even though we can’t read them!) Walled Cities—helped keep citizens safe
400
Why was Asoka historically significant?
He helped to spread Buddhism around Asia.
400
Why did we first need writing?
For trade--keep accurate records
400
What form of writing did the Indus River Valley have?
Seals
500
Describe who controlled India in order.
Indus CivilizationAryansPersian EmpireMauryan EmpireGupta EmpireMughal EmpireBritish ColonyIndependent India
500
Name 3 accomplishments/inventions of the Gupta Empire AND their historical significance.
Medicine—helped to cure disease and keep people healthy (vaccinations) “0”—helped with the development of mathematical concepts Dome-shaped buildings—aided in architectural advancement (used math) Numbers 1-9—helped with the development of mathematical concepts and operations Surgery—helped discover information regarding the human body Stylized and Abstract Art—helped us better understand their culture and job specification
500
Name two differences between the Mauryan and Guptan Empires.
M was larger G was less centralized M started Hindu and turned Buddhist G started Buddhist and turned Hindu
500
Describe the changes that occurred to Egyptian hieroglyphs.
Hieroglyphs-->hieratic --->demotic. --->Coptic.
500
Describe Hindu beliefs:
Hinduism came out of Aryan culture. They believe in a strict caste system (in which you cannot change your status during your lifetime). They believe in reincarnation (cycle of rebirth), and in karma. They are polytheistic (believe in more than one god). Hindus ultimate goal is to reach moksha and exit the wheel of rebirth. Their main sacred text is known as the Vedas. They also believe in non violence.