Ancient India Flashcard

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What is a large landmass that is smaller than a continent?

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subcontinent

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What modern day country originally made up part of the subcontinent of Ancient India?

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Pakistan

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One of the most common writing systems used in Ancient India was?

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Sanskrit

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What is a force that decides how people will be reborn into in their next life?

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karma

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One major River that runs through India is?

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Indus

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What is the rebirth of the soul?

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reincarnation

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What is a religion based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama?

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Buddhism

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What is a person's personal duty, based on the individual's place in society? (aka. what determines Karma)

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dharma

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What is the first written language in India?

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Sanskrit

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What is the process of being reborn after you die called?

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reincarnation