Ancient India and Ancient Egypt

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6.H.2.1: How did the invasion of the Aryans change the Indus River Valley?

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The caste system was formed.

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Which physical feature assisted Ancient Indians in trading? Options: desert, plateau, grasslands, rivers and oceans

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rivers and oceans

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What were the two major cities that developed in the Indus River Valley?

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Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro

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Why might ancient cultures have been more likely to settle in northern India than southern India?

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Northern India contained two major rivers.

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Which statement best explains how the monsoons affected the development of early Indian civilizations? Options: The flooding caused by monsoons slowed the growth of the population in early Indian civilizations, The water brought by monsoon rains allowed agriculture to develop away from India’s major rivers, The wetness from the monsoons pushed many to migrate farther south in search of a better climate, The harsh winters caused by strong monsoon winds blowing in from Central Asia made life more difficult

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The water brought by monsoon rains allowed agriculture to develop away from India’s major rivers

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How did Hinduism develop as a religion?

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Aryan invaders brought their religion to India, and it combined with other local religions to form Hinduism.

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7. 6.G.1.1: What similarity did the Indus and Ganges Rivers share?

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They added important nutrients to the soil that improved farming.

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Which statement best explains the following feature of the caste system: The Indian caste system places warriors and soldiers at a higher level than merchants and farmers?

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Security was a concern in ancient India because of its vulnerability (easy target) to invasion.

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Based on this map where did Egyptians build their cities?

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along the Nile River

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Who held totalitarian control over all of Egypt?

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the Pharaohs