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Ch. 5-India
Question | Answer |
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Monsoon rains cause _______________ throughout the land, enriching the soil for farming. | flooding and spreads silt |
There are _____________ that are collections of prayers and hymns recited by a priest in ceremonies and rituals. | 4 Vedas |
This particular area in South Asia is where the largest mountain range in the world, what is it called? | The Himalayas |
Two cities that developed in the Indus River Valley region were the ___________________. | Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro |
A region that is separated by water from other lands is known as a ____ | subcontinent |
The Western and Eastern Ghats mountain range extends ______________ in range. | 1,000 miles |
South Asia is a ___________land. | solitary diamond-shaped |
What are the names of the three gods that makeup the Hindu god “Brahman”? | Brahma, Shiva, & Vishnu |
What was the type of writing the Aryans brought to the people of India a long time ago? | Sanskrit |
What type of farming is when one is growing enough food for themselves and family only? | Subsistence farming |
What is known as coming back from the dead as another form in the Hinduism religion? | Reincarnation |
What is a priest or teacher in the top social caste called? | Brahmins |
What are farmers, workers, labors, or servants in the caste system called? | Sudras |
How many countries does South Asia have? | 9 |
What is the major religion in India? | Hinduism |
What percent practices Hinduism in India? | 81% |