Ancient India

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What is a monsoon?

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Seasonal wind patterns

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Mountain range north of India that affects the Winter Monsoon: Hindu Kush, Himalayas, Andes, Rockies

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Himalayas

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Life began in India along the __________ River. Options: Nile, Amazon, Mississippi, Indus

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Indus

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The first emperor of the Mauryan Dynasty was...

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Chandragupta

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Following Chandragupta Maurya's death, his grandson _________ brought the Mauryan empire to its greatest heights.

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Asoka

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What did Asoka do for his people once he converted to Buddhism?

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He rejected violence, gave rich gifts to the poor, and consulted local communities about proper governance and good conduct.

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Who started the Gupta Empire? Options: Ghandi, Chandra Gupta, Samudra Gupta, Aryabhata

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Chandra Gupta

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The _______ was the Golden Age of Indian culture. Options: Gupta Empire, Mauryan Empire, Vaishyan Empire, Buddhist Empire

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Gupta Empire

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What theory did India scientists propose during the Gupta Dynasty?

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Earth rotated on an axis

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Which of the following is a major achievement of India? Options: Algebra, Swahili, Pyramids, Ziggurats

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Algebra