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Ancient India

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Which river valley did the Harappan civilization emerge from? Indus river valley
What was the name of the Aryan language? Sanskrit
What are the three major Hindu gods? Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva
True or False: The Harappan civilization developed some of the world’s first planned cities. True
What are the Vedas? The four sacred texts that were composed between 1500 to 1200 B.C. and describe 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 AND living in a good and moral life can end suffering.
Who is the Buddha and what year was he born? His real name is Siddhartha Gautama, was born in 563B.C.
After seeing the destruction he caused, which religion did Asoka convert to? After seeing that, Asoka changed his mind to follow Buddhism
List two achievements in medicine by Ancient Indians. 1.Practice of inoculation 2.Ayurveda
Which ruler built the first great Indian empire and when did he become king of Magadha? Chandragupta Maurya became king at 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 Chandragupta Maurya
How long did the Gupta Empire last? 200 years
List two discoveries Indian astronomers made. 1. Determined the Earth is round 2. 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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