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The Indus River Valley
Indus Valley Civilization
The Birth of Hinduism
The Birth of Buddhism
Indian Empires
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What is a subcontinent? 
a large landmass that is geographically separated from the rest of a continent
100
What did the citadel's thick walls protect it against? 
enemies and floodwaters 
100
What is the importance of dharma to Hindus? 
Dharma contains hundreds of rules that tells each caste how to live in society
100
What is the Eightfold Path? 
rules for the proper way to live that the Buddha said would end suffering 
100
Who was the founder of the Gupta Empire? 
Chandragupta I 
200
In what ways did the Indus River help the farmers of its river valley? 
By providing silt and water
200
What crafts did the Harappans develop? 
weaving, pottery making, metal working, sculpting, and jewelry making
200
Why are the Vedas important to Hinduism? 
They contain basic beliefs of the religion, as well as traditional songs 
200
Why did Siddhartha leave the life of a prince to become a monk? 
to find peace and a solution to end suffering; to find the meaning of life 
200
How did Maurya rulers pay for the roads they built? 
by taxing the people, including collecting one fourth of farmers' crops and taking payments from herders and merchants
300
Why did Indus Valley farmers plant different crops at different times of the year? 
because crops grew better during different times of the year


Wheat and barley: fall

cotton and sesame: spring 

300
In what ways were Indus Valley cities like modern cities? 
Streets were paved and laid out in a definite pattern; well-built houses lined the streets; there were apartment buildings with balconies and courtyards. 
300
What are some of the beliefs of Hinduism? 
the caste system, reincarnation, dharma, many gods, Vedas 
300
How did Buddhism spread in its early years? 
Traveling monks spread Buddhism through southern and eastern Asia 
300
What were major achievements of the Maurya empire? 
They unified India, expanded the borders of their empire, built thousands of stupas (or shrines) that spread Buddhism, and advocated religious tolerance and nonviolence 
400

How is the Indus River like the Nile River? 

When it floods it spreads silt; it also branches into a huge delta before it reaches the Arabian Sea 

400
How was Aryan way of life different from that of the Harappan civilization? 
Aryans were animals herders and had a different language and religion 
400
Why did the government of India make the decision to end the caste system? 
The caste system was unfair and limited the opportunities of that citizens of modern India 
400
What did the Buddha teach about the proper way to live? 
Taught people to end suffering by following the Eightfold Path and by following a Middle Way of living; karma and the cycle of reincarnation; Four Noble Truths
400
Why is the Gupta Empire considered the "golden age"? 
it fostered the arts and sciences and was a time of peace and prosperity
500
What were some advantages of a two crops year? 
People could grow a wider variety of crops in greater amounts 
500
What was special about the city of Mohenjo-Daro? What do the similarities between it and and the city of of Harappa suggest about the ancient civilization of the Indus Valley?
It had paved streets, brick houses, a citadel, and grain storehouses.  Both cities had nearly the same layout, which suggests that both civilizations were advanced and had a strong central government to plan these projects 
500
Explain some similarities and differences between Hinduism and Buddhism 
Answers will vary but....

S: karma, reincarnation, peaceful beliefs, India, 

D: gods vs. no gods, Vedas, Siddhartha vs. Aryans 

500
What kinds of disagreements led to different schools of Buddhism? 
Disagreements over whether the Buddha was a man or god, how to live the Middle Way, and how people reached truth and freedom from suffering
500
What were some of the accomplishments in mathematics and science during the Gupta Empire? 
the invention of zero and writing of the numbers 1 to 9; determining the length of the year and that Earth is round