Indus River Valley Review

What was the Caste System?

• also called pariahs, lowest level of the Indian society; not considered a part of the caste system; did degrading jobs

• a lifelong social group/class into which a Hindu is born

• one of the most sacred animals for the Hindus

• Farming that provides only enough for the needs of a family or a village

What is a subcontinent?

• a large and distinctive landmass that is a distinct part of some continent

• A strong wind that brings heavy rain to southern Asia in the summer

• a Hindu prince or king in India

• a state of perfect wisdom in which one understands basic truths about the universe

What is Reincarnation?

• Going without food for a period of time

• Deep continued thought, focuses the mind on spiritual ideas

• Avoidance of violent actions

• Belief that souls are born and reborn many times

What is Karma?

• Perfect state of peace

• Deep continued thought, focuses the mind on spiritual ideas

• Affects that good or bad actions have on a person’s soul

• Division of Indian society based on occupation and birth

Who is Siddhartha Guatama?

• The leader of the powers of Karma

• Founder of Buddhism and first Buddha

• The supreme ruler of the Indus Valley Civilization

• The name of the current Dali Lama

Where did the Indian culture develop over 4000 years ago?

• Africa
• Indian subcontinent
• Middle East

What river did these people in the ancient India settle along?

• Tigris
• Nile
• Indus

Like other ancient civilizations, ancient India was divided into four__________ ___________,also called __________, based on occupation. 

• ultimate religions, leaders
• social classes, castes
• government classes, dictators

What is a strong, seasonal wind that brings heavy rain to southern Asia?

• hurricane
• tsunami
• monsoon

Why were the surrounding landforms favorable to the development of the Indus Valley civilization?

• The physical features provided natural barriers for protection
• Fertile soil allowed settlers to plant and harvest crops
• It gave the people timber to build homes