Unit 5- Ancient India

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What geographical feature is a natural barrier between India and China?

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Himalayan Mountains

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India is located in

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Asia

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How did the Himalayan Mountains help early people to settle in India?

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They provide a natural defense.

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How did monsoons help the Indus River Valley civilizations?

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They brought rain that caused flooding which brought silt to improve soil.

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How did Hinduism develop?

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Religions from around India and the Indo-Ayrans blended together

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How did Buddhism Start?

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Siddhartha studied human suffering and became enlightened.

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The set of rules that Buddhists follow are

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The Four Noble Truths

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The sum of one's actions and what caste a person will be born into in the next life is determined by

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Karma

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A moral code which controls all aspects of life--accepting ones life for what it is

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Dharma

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Your level in the caste system is determined by

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Job