Ancient Indian Civilizations and Contributions

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What is the oldest known civilization in the Indian subcontinent?

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Harappan

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In which river valley did the Harappan civilization flourish? Ganges, Yamuna, Indus, Brahmaputra

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Indus

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Who was the famous Mauryan emperor known for his conversion of Buddhism and promoting its spread?

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Ashoka

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The ancient Indian numeral system, which includes the concept of zero, is known as:

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Decimal System

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What is the sacred river in Hinduism that is believed to cleanse sins and grant moksha?

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Ganges

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The Mauryan emperor Ashoka's edicts were inscribed on: Stone Pillars, Gold Tablets, Palm Leaves, Clay Tablets

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Stone Pillars

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The Kalinga War, a significant event in ancient Indian history, took place during the reign of:

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Ashoka

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What word best describes a large landmass that is smaller than a continent?

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Subcontinent

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India's monsoons are seasonal. What does this reveal about the monsoons?

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Monsoons occur in a regular pattern.

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The mountains of northern india are called the ……

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Himalayas