Geography Basics
How many oceans are there in the world?
5
Siddaratha Gautama went on a spiritual journey to look for the truths of life when he realized he was unfulfilled. What is another word for spiritual journey?
Pilgrimage
What season/weather impacts India?
Monsoon
What is the name of the king in Ancient India?
What continent do we live on?
What is the name of the river that many people living in Ancient India settled near?
Ganges River
The process by which a soul is reborn continuously
What continent is India located on?
Asia
How did the King of India communicate with the people he was in charge of?
He wrote edicts on the walls.
What is the benefit of a society settling near a mountain?
What two religions were primarily practiced in Ancient India?
The Scale and Balance, Sewer System, Seal, A Statue, Beads, The Great Bath, Games, Clay Statues
What state do we live in?
New Jersey
What city do you live in?
What is the benefit of living near a desert?
King Ashoka made alliances with other villages. What did his parents do as a tactic to expand instead?
The land near rivers is usually __________
Fertile
Lunar New Year, New Year, Hannukah, Kwanzaa, St. Lucia Day, St. Nick Day, Diwali, Three Kings Day
South America, Africa, Asia, Europe, Australia, Antartica
What are the benefits of living near water?
Agriculture/Fertile Soil for Crops, Hydration, Hydration, Travel and Trade, Fishing
What geographical feature seperated India from the rest of Asia?
Mountains, and a river flowing through the mountains.
Describe the wet monsoon season.
Wet monsoon season is when crops grow in India, but it's also when they experience heavy winds and floods.
What county do we live in?
Middlesex
What is the name of our governor in New Jersey?
Phil Murphy