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Indus and Indian SS
| 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 Hinudism | 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 is important because it became a social structure to divide different people of different wealth and lifestyles. They couldn't interact, eat, or marry anyone from another class. They just hung out with people from their class or be banned |