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Ancient India sec 2

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a large landmass subcontinent
strong seasonal winds monsoon
when a person dies, his or her or their soul is reborn in another body. reincarnation
social hierarchy caste system
Buddha’s teachings are known as the _____, or divine law dharma
the end of suffering nirvana
a period of great cultural achievement golden age
a long narrative poem mostly about the extraordinary deeds of extraordinary characters who, in dealings with gods or other superhuman forces, gave shape to the mortal universe for their descendants epic poem
Which river valley did the Harappan civilization emerge from? indus river valley
What language did the Aryan people speak? Sanskrit
What are the three major Hindu gods? Brahma,Vishnu,and Shiva.
True or False: The Harappan civilization developed some of the world’s first planned cities. FALSE
what are the vedas? four sacred texts in hinduism that describe the caste system,rituals and hymns.
According to the Four Noble Truths, what causes suffering? According to the Four Noble truths,desire causes suffering.
What beliefs do Hinduism and Buddhism share? Both Hinduism and Buddhism believe in reincarnation.
Who is the Buddha and what year was he born? Siddhartha Gautama was born in 563 B.C.
After seeing the destruction he caused, which religion did Asoka convert to? Buddhism
name two of the many achievements in medicine by Ancient Indians. First to practice inoculation,and greatly reduced the threat of smallpox.
Which ruler built the first great Indian empire and when did he become king of Magadha? Chandrugupta Maurya became king in 325 B.C..
Which religion, that grew out of the Aryan beliefs and practices, has the most followers in India today? Hinduism
Which ruler encouraged the spread of Buddhism? Asoka and Chandrugupta Maurya
How long did the Gupta Empire last? 200 years
List two discoveries Indian astronomers made. Ancient astronomers discovered that Earth is round and correctly calculated the length of the solar year.
True or False: The Gupta Empire brought 200 years of peace and prosperity to India. TRUE
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