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Ancient India
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Where is the source of the Indus River? | Himalayan mountains |
| Where did the Aryans migrate from? | Central Asia |
| What was the main language of the Aryans | Sanskrit |
| Hinduism's holiest books are called what? | Vedas |
| Name three countries that make up the sub-continent. | India, Pakistan, Bangladesh |
| Describe 3 attributes of an Indus city. | wide grid-like streets, bath houses, sewage system |
| What are the three main gods of Hinduism | Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva |
| Who was known as the "enlightened one" | Buddha |
| What is another term for "Spiritual happiness" | Nirvana |
| Who ruled India prior to empires being made? | Rajas |
| Why was Asoka known as the "greatest and noblest ruler"? | He changed the way he ruled and adopted a Buddhist lifestyle |
| Name three innovations of the Golden Age of India | Arabic numerals, inoculations, birthing techniques |
| Explain the Caste system's importance, restrictions, and specific rules. | The caste system India divided people by birth, controlling jobs, social status, marriage, and daily life rules. |