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caste system

• a written language developed by the Aryans

• rigid social categories that determine each

  person’s position in Indian society.

• the belief that a person’s soul is reborn in a

  different form after death.

• the four major social classes in Aryan society

Hinduism

• the belief that a person’s soul is reborn in a

  different form after death.

• major religious system of India. Many gods and

  goddesses are worshipped most important is

  Brahma.

• a written language developed by the Aryans

• the four major social classes in Aryan society

varnas

• the belief that a person’s soul is reborn in a

  different form after death.

• divine law that requires people to do their duty

• a written language developed by the Aryans

• the four major social classes in Aryan society

Seasonal winds that brought lots of rain and impacted the Indus Valley

Civilization.

• sanskrit

• monsoons

• mud bricks

• drainage systems

The Aryans created a social system, also known as a _________

• caste system

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• drainage systems

Both Buddhism and Hinduism.........

• both believed in

  reincarnation.

• Both appeals to the

  poor and no one is better

  than another

• both were seeking

  a higher state of mind and nonviolence

• Both support the

  social caste

  system.

• both became world

  religions

How did Muslims rule influence trade in India?

• More traders visited Southern India, causing trade in Northern India to decline.

• Fewer traders crossed the Indian Ocean, choosing to travel overland instead.

• The iron industry was gradually replaced by the bronze industry.

• The demand for Indian goods such as sugar and spices increased.

What is the primary purpose of the Indian Constitution?

• To establish a monarchy

• To provide a framework for governance

• To promote a single religion

• To create a global trade network

Which river is considered sacred in Hinduism and plays a crucial role in Indian culture?

• Yamuna

• Ganges

• Brahmaputra

• Indus

What is the significance of the Ashoka Chakra in the Indian national flag?

• Represents the power of the king

• Symbolizes peace and harmony

• Depicts the cycle of life

• Indicates the strength of the nation