Indus River Valley Civilization Flashcards

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Harappa & Mohenjo-Daro

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Two of the earliest cities in the Indus River Valley civilization.

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Indus River

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The river that supported early Indian civilizations like Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro.

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Indo-Aryans

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Nomadic people who migrated into northern India around 1500 B.C. and helped shape Indian culture.

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Subcontinent

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A large landmass smaller than a continent, separated by natural barriers like mountains.

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Himalayas

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The mountain range that separates India from the rest of Asia.

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Dharma

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A person’s moral duty or way of life in Hinduism.

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Buddhism

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A religion founded by Siddhartha Gautama focused on ending suffering and reaching enlightenment.

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Siddhartha Gautama

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Founder of Buddhism who left his royal life to seek truth and peace.

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Karma

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The belief that one’s actions affect what happens in the next life.

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Vedas

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The oldest sacred writings of Hinduism with hymns, rituals, and prayers.