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What religion incorporates ideas of Hinduism and Islam, while also encouraging its followers to meditate, practice honesty, and treat others equally? Sikhism.
What was a major achievement of the Indus Valley Civilization? They created cities that were organized into grid patterns and equipped with drainage systems including baths and flush toilets.
The Ramayana, Mahabharata and Bhagavad-Gita are all famous examples of what type of Indian achievement? Literature.
Why is Chandragupta Maurya considered an important figure in world history? He united nearly all of India and formed the first empire across the subcontinent.
Why is Ashoka considered an important figure in world history? He was an emperor who gave up conquest and actively encouraged the spread of Buddhism across South Asia.
When was the "golden age" of ancient India when the economy was strong and the civilization made great advancements in art, literature, math, medicine, metallurgy, and science? Gupta Empire.
How do historians know that the Indus Valley Civilization created a successful trading economy? Archeologists found several Harappan artifacts, such as their trading seals, in Mesopotamia.
Which are the Varnas in India's social hierarchy? Brahmin, Kshatriya, Vaisya, and Sudra
Why were many ancient Indians motivated to complete the duties of their Varnas? They would increase their chances of escaping reincarnation.
What was a jati? A job assigned to a person at birth based on their family's line of work.
What jobs were Dalits expected to do within India's social hierarchy? Dalits collected garbage, swept streets, and disposed of dead animals.
Why do historians have many questions about the history of the Indus Valley Civilization? The writing system cannot be translated today.
Example of Sanskrit.
List the eras of ancient Indian history in chronological order. Indus Valley Civilization, Vedic Period, Mauryan Empire, Gupta Empire
Which body of water, besides typical uses such as irrigation and trade, was also a sacred site in Hinduism? Ganges River.
What similarity in the geography of India, Egypt, and Mesopotamia allowed all three ancient civilizations to support large populations? They were all located near rivers.
Which group from ancient India is responsible for developing the Varnas that would later evolve into the castle system? Indo-Aryan Civilization.
Why were Dalits called "Untouchables" by other castes over the course of Indian history? The other castes believed Dalits were outsiders who were dirty and impure because they sinned in their past lives.
Which statement most accurately describes the living conditions of Dalits in India today? The Indian government banned untouchability, but there is still discrimination against Dalits.
Who was the ruler of ancient India that promoted the arts, sciences, and Hinduism while expanding the territory of the Gupta Empire? Chandra Gupta ll.
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