South Asia History Review

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Laws created by Asoka Maurya are also called:

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edicts

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Some of the most holy and important writings for Hindus are found in the

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Vedas

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Which new year holiday is famous in South Asia and is celebrated by many religious groups through the use of lights?

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Diwali

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What is the name of the world-famous tomb built for the wife of a Muslim ruler of Mughal India in the 1600s?

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Taj Mahal

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The Taj Mahal is an example of Islamic architecture built during which empire?

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Mughal

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Which empire of India was ruled by Muslims who invaded from the Middle East?

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Mughal

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True or False: The Gupta Dynasty kept India stable, and many parts of society flourished. This included the development of inoculations (vaccines) against disease, metallurgy (work with new types of metal).

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True

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India has spent more time in history being divided in small communities than being ruled as a unified nation.

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True

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Many people in India are moving to cities in order to

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find better jobs, find better schools, live a more modern life

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Urbanization is helping many people but can harm wildlife because it can lead to...

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habitat destruction