Ancient India

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What MAJOR religion developed from the Indus River Valley and the Aryans (who migrated into India)?

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Hinduism

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Why do archaeologists believe the Indus Civilization had an organized government?

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Sewer system, City-street planning, storage areas in cities

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Mild rule-looser rule. Strong central government. Peace and prosperity. Much power left to individual cities and local governments elected by merchants and artisans. Criminal law was mild, capital punishment was unheard of, and judicial torture was not practiced.

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Gupta

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What made the caste system a different social structure than other civilizations?

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You are born into a caste and can't switch to a different one.

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The 1 in the picture is what river? Options: Ganges River, Indus River, Deccan Plateau, Mississippi

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Indus River

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This mountain range separates India from the rest of Asia.

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Himalayas

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Which ruler converted to Buddhism, rejected violence, and resolved to rule by moral example? Spread Buddhism, promoted religious tolerance, and brought peace, prosperity, and unity to the empire. Built hospitals, Buddhist shrines, roads, and resting places for travelers.

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Asoka

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What caste are priests and religious leaders in?

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Brahmin

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What caste are kings, chieftains, warriors in?

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Kshatriyas

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What religion did Ashoka turn to that changed the way he ruled the Maurya Empire? Options: Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism

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Buddhism