U3T1: Ancient India

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The picture is of the earliest texts found in India, known as the _______

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Vedas

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Which of these beliefs are shared by Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism? reincarnation, karma, caste system, nirvana

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reincarnation

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Why did Ashoka build these structures?

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to use as a Buddhist holy site

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What was the social ranking called that was used to keep people separated in ancient India?

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caste system

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Which empire was ruling during the Golden Age of India?

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Gupta

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Why is India considered to be part of a subcontinent?

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It is isolated from the rest of Asia by mountains and water.

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Where did the ancient Indian people move after the decline of the Indus River Valley Civilization? Options: near the Saraswathi River, near the Ganges River, near the Thar Desert, near Central Asia

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near the Ganges River

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What were the seals like this one used for in ancient India?

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to mark ownership

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Effect: These events likely helped early civilizations grow. What was the cause? Options: The snow melting off of the mountains led to silt. The oxen and other domesticated animals were able to carry heavy loads of goods for trading. The summer and monsoon weather pattern was predicatble. The rain in the area became to much causing the people to move away.

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The summer and monsoon weather pattern was predicatble.

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What is the primary teaching of Buddhism?

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Attainment of Nirvana