strong seasonal wind that blows across a region at certain times
What is monsoon
100
India's mountains and surrounding water influenced its development by doing this..
What is limiting contact between the subcontinent and the rest of the world
100
According to the Hindu belief of reincarnation, faithful followers of Hinduism will get what?
What is will be rewarded in the next life
100
What mountains separated India from other cultures?
What is Himalaya Mountains
200
lasting peace
What is nirvana
200
a person who spreads his or her religious beliefs to others
What is reincarnation
200
People of India depend on the summer monsoon for this
What is carrying moisture that provides seasonal rains
200
What was the cure for human suffering taught by Buddha?
What is give up selfish desires
200
Give 1 reason Chandragupta and Asoka's rule were similar.
What is both built a great empire through military conquest
300
a large landmass that juts out from a continent
What is subcontinent
300
religious and moral duties
What is dharma
300
How was Mohenjo-Daro carefully planned?
What is the streets were laid out in a grid
300
Like the Egyptian pharaohs, what did Indian emperor Chandragupta believe in?
What is absolute power
300
Give another reason Chandragupta and Asoka were similar rulers.
What is They were both strict rulers and warlike.
400
rebirth of a soul in another living body
What is reincarnation
400
idea of nonviolence in Hinduism
What is ahimsa
400
Give 1 way Hinduism is different from other major religions.
What is it does no have one single founder
400
Why is Asoka considered one of India's greatest leaders?
What is he was a kind ruler who thought of his people as his children
400
How were Asoka & Chandragupta different?
What is Asoka felt sorrow after the Battle of Kalinga. He converted to Buddhism and freed his prisoners and restored their land. He gave up war and violence.
500
a social class of people
What is a caste
500
a fortress
What is citadel
500
What religion was created when Aryan and Indian cultures blended?
What is Hinduism
500
Give 1 reason how India was influenced by its physical geography?
What is mountains and oceans isolated India from other cultures
500
Give 1 other reason how India was influenced by its physical geography.
What is Seasonal rains and flooding provided necessary water. Without rain, farmers and people suffered.