Ancient India 1

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Who is Siddhartha Gautama?

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Siddhartha Gautama is known as the first Buddha.

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What are Untouchables?

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Untouchables are people who were not considered part of the caste system in ancient India.

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Why did people settle in the Indus River Valley?

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People settled in the Indus River Valley for irrigation, transportation, trade, and communication.

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What are the four classes (varnas) in the caste system?

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The four classes in the caste system are Brahman, Kshatriyas, Vaisyas, and Sudras.

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What natural barrier makes India a subcontinent of Asia?

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The Himalayan Mountains are the natural barrier that makes India a subcontinent of Asia.

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What is the caste system?

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The caste system is a social hierarchy in ancient India that divided people into different classes.

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Who were the Brahmans?

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Brahmans were the highest class in the caste system, often priests and scholars.

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Who were the Kshatriyas?

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Kshatriyas were the warrior class in the caste system, responsible for protection and governance.

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Who were the Vaisyas?

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Vaisyas were the merchant and farmer class in the caste system.

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Who were the Sudras?

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Sudras were the lowest class in the caste system, often laborers and service providers.