Ancient India Flashcard

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What is Mohenjo-Daro known for? A. being one of the largest Harappan cities, B. being a modern city, C. being a small village

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being one of the largest Harappan cities

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Where was Harappa located? A. along the Indus River, B. along the Ganges River, C. in the Himalayas

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along the Indus River

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What is the Vedas?

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a collection of religious poems, myths, and hymns that influenced Hinduism

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What is the significance of the term 'Monsoon'?

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a wind pattern that influences the climate and leads to wet and dry seasons

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What is the meaning of the term 'Subcontinent'?

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a large part of a continent

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What is Hinduism?

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a major world religion that developed in India from the Vedas

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What is Ahimsa?

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nonviolence and respect for living things

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What is Reincarnation?

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the rebirth of one’s soul

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What is Dharma?

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one’s spiritual duties

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What is the Caste System?

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a social order that has determined one’s place in Indian society