Ancient India

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Where did civilization first start in India? Options: The Indus River, The Ganges River, The Brahmaputra River, The Narmada River

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The Indus River

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What river is holy to Hindus?

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The Ganges River

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What is NOT true about Harrapa and Mohenjo-Daro? Options: They were well-planned into a grid system, They had public baths and indoor plumbing, They were the first cities of ancient India, They were built along the Ganges River

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They were built along the Ganges River

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What empire did Ashoka inherit from his father?

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Mauryan

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What religion did Ashoka convert to after witnessing a horrific battle?

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Buddhism

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What did Ashoka dedicate his life to after his conversion?

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Promoting peace and compassion throughout his empire

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In Indian religion, your good deed lead to good things happening to you, and your bad deeds lead to bad things happening to you. What is this called?

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karma

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What was the second great empire of ancient India?

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Gupta

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What is NOT true of Hinduism? Options: It is still the majority religion in India, It is polytheistic, and worshipping the gods is very important, It's holy scripture is the Vedas, Enlightenment comes from following the Eightfold Path

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Enlightenment comes from following the Eightfold Path

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What is NOT true about the Caste System? The Brahmins were at the top, The Untouchables were outcasts, Your caste determined what kind of job you were allowed to have, You could change your caste at any time in your life

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You could change your caste at any time in your life