Geography
What natural barrier bordered the Northwest of India?
The Himalaya's
How did the caste system affect Indian society?
It can dictate the professions a person can work in as well as aspects of their social lives, including whom they can marry
What were the Indian numerals?
Set of 10 symbols—1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 0
Trade
How did the Himalayas affect India?
Provided a barrier between the Ancient Indian civilizations and the rest of Asia
provided protection from invasion
What did Indians believe in to help regulate discrimination in their religion?
Karma (Good or Bad)
What does social mobility help with?
Equality of opportunity
What two Trade routes were used in Classical India?
The Indian Trade Complex and the Silk Road
What were Monsoons?
A seasonal reversing wind accompanied by corresponding changes in precipitation
What was the Religion that used the caste system and what was it?
Hinduism,
A world view and philosophy upholding the principles of virtuous and true living for the Indian diaspora throughout the world
What is the meaning of social mobility?
Change in a person's socioeconomic situation, either in relation to their parents or throughout their lifetime
What is Cultural Diffusion?
The spreading out of culture, culture traits, or a cultural pattern from a central point
How did Summer Monsoons affect India?
The summer monsoon fills wells and aquifers for the rest of the year
Rice and tea are some crops that rely on the summer monsoon
What is the main goal for Buddhism?
Achieving enlightenment—a state of inner peace and wisdom (Nirvana)
Why are the Indian numerals important?
Math would be centuries behind
What was the subcontinent that India is located in?
The Indian Subcontinent
How did the Winter Monsoons affect India?
Dry weather can lead to drought and crop failures from lack of moisture
Were Hinduism and Buddhism monotheistic or polytheistic religions?
Polytheistic
Why was social mobility opposed in Hinduism?
Because of the hereditary caste system that had a fixed status hierarchies and social roles
How did Cultural Diffusion affect Classical India?
The adoption of large scale agriculture