Ancient India

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Which mountain range isolates and protects the Indian subcontinent?

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Himalayas

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What are monsoons?

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strong seasonal winds that blow at certain times of the year

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Why were monsoons important to the development of the South Asian subcontinent?

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Heavy rainfall in summer, providing water for agriculture.

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What is a planned city?

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city built with specific layout in mind

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The Harappan civilization emerged in which river valley?

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Indus

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A prince who discovered enlightenment and became known as the Buddha or the “Enlightened One.”

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Siddhartha Gautama

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The cycle of life, death and rebirth

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Reincarnation

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A worldwide religion that has many gods and teaches that people have another life on earth after they die.

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Hinduism

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A religion centered around the teachings of the Buddha.

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Buddhism

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This is a social order that determines one's place in society.

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caste system