Physical Features of India Flashcard

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Which plateau covers much of south-central India?

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Deccan Plateau

Front

What land or water feature is very important for farming in India?

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Monsoon rains

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How do we know the cities of the Indus Valley were built with smart planning and good engineering?

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They had organized streets and advanced drainage systems

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In the traditional caste system of India, which caste was known as the "warrior class"? Options: Brahmin, Shudras, Kshatriyas, Untouchables

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Kshatriyas

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What was the group in the caste system that was responsible for providing spiritual guidance?

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Brahmin

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Who were considered landowners and businessmen in the caste system?

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Vaishyas

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Which caste was associated with unskilled labor?

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Shudras

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Who did the "dirty work" in the traditional caste system?

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Untouchables

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During the Gupta period, what was the practice of 'sati'?

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Wives throwing themselves on their husband's funeral pyre

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What did the Gupta Empire do to make it easier for trade to take place within its territory?

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They created multiple types of coins and established a common currency.