India Facts
Name 2 of the 3 bodies of water that surround India.
bounded by the Indian Ocean on the south, the Arabian Sea on the southwest, and the Bay of Bengal on the southeast
Rebirth of the soul in another living thing is called
Reincarnation
Meditation was a practice developed by
Gautama(Buddha)
For centuries, contact between India and other ancient civilizations was limited by
Himalaya Mountains
This is taxes paid to an empire.
What is a tribute.
What is the capital of India?
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New Delhi
Representation of Hindu god or goddess
Avatar
Before becoming " The Enlightened One, "Gautama was a
Prince
A strong, seasonal wind across East Asia is a
monsoon
He started the Maurya Empire.
Who is Chandragupta Maurya.
Name two countries that border India?
China,Bhutan, Nepal, Afganistan,Pakistan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Sri Lanka
Religious and moral duties
Dharma
Nirvana is a condition of endless suffering? True or False?
False
A large landmass that juts out from a continent is a
DAILY TRIPLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
subcontinent
This ruler of the Maurya Empire who converted the empire to Buddhism.
Who is Asoka.
What do the colors of the flag mean?
Orange : courage & sacrifice White : peace, unity & truth Green : faith & fertility
The most important Hindu gods are?
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Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva
What are the 2 major religions that started in India
Hinduism, buddhism,
The Aryans decided to________ from their central Asian homelands?
Migrate
This ruler founded the Maurya Empire.
Who is Chandragupta I.
What is the most populated city in India?
Mumbai(Bombay)
According to the Hindu religion, a person's devotion to a personal god brings the soul closer to
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Brahman
Gautama(Buddha) taught that a person could become free from suffering by
giving up selfish desires
Early farmers in the Indus Valley produced?
Surplus of food?
In the center of Mohenjo-Daro their was a ?
Citadel