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India history

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Caste System Divided ancient India into different roles and responsiblities
Buddha Siddartha Gautama--founder of Buddhism
Indus and Sarasvati Rivers The two rivers around which Ancient India begins
Farming (Agriculture) The Indus River valley civilization was based on farming. People farmed and had enough food so people could work other jobs (division of labor)
Artifacts Everything we know from the Indus River Valley civilization comes from artifacts or things left behind, we still can't read their writing!
Elephants Used in battle by the Mauryans, intimidated and killed many peoiple
Ashoka the Great Leader of the Mauryan Empire, fierce ruler, converted to Buddhism and spread Buddhism throughout all of Asia
Cotton and Sugar Two of the main resources that Britain wanted in India
Positives of British rule The British built schools, roads, technology, hospitals, and provided military protection in India
Negatives of British rule Indians lost their rights to choose leaders, choose jobs, and freedom of speech
Gandhi Peaceful protester in India, hated British rule
Salt March A peaceful protest led by Gandhi. It was against the law for Indians to make salt, they marched to the sea and picked up salt
World War 2 The major world event that allowed India to gain their independence
Partition of India After India gained its independence, many Hindus stayed and lived in India while many Muslims moved to Pakistan
Indus River Valley Civilization Starts around the Indus and Sarasvati Rivers. Includes the two cities Harappa and Mohenjo Daro
Hinduism Primary Religion in India during the Gupta Empire, brought by the Aryans
Buddhism Spread throughout India during the Mauryan Empire
Islam Spread throughout India during the Mughal Empire
Taj Mahal Built during the Mughal Empire, a giant tomb for Mumtaz Mahal
Imperialism Wanting to control another country's government
Colony A land ruled by a far away place (I.E. India was a colony of Britain)
Ethnocentrism The belief that one's ethnic group or doing things is superior to others
Monsoons Strong seasonal winds on the Indian subcontinent
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