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A study stack for social studies ;D
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are Vedas? | a collection of sacred text. |
| What is a caste system? | a group of social classes chosen in a class by birth. |
| What helped the Shang Dynasty stay in power? | Use of a powerful army. |
| How did the Athens get enough grain to eat? | They traded with local cities through their harbor. |
| Why did traders travel on the Silk Road together in caravans? | To protect each other. |
| Who made the most important decision for government in Sparta? | The Council of Elders. |
| Which feature of Athens's geography most affected its economy? | It was located near a sea. |
| Unlike the women of Athens, the women of Sparta could? | Own property |
| What was would children do to learn in Sparta? | Both boys and girls would get military training. |
| Why did Sparta use heavy iron bars as money? | They discouraged trade with other city/states. |
| What was the main achievement of the Maurya family? | To unify India. |
| How did Chandragupta being building his empire? | He conquered neighboring kingdoms. |
| King Ashoka was Chandragupta's | Grandson |
| Why was Chandragupta poor in his later years? | He decided to be an ascetic. |
| What did Ashoka do with the territories he conquered? | Kept them as peaceful parts of his empire. |
| What does Buddha mean? | awakened. |
| What goal did Buddhism teach people to move toward? | Reaching enlightenment. |