Ancient India Flashcards

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How have the Himalayas been beneficial to India?

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It made invasion from the north impossible. It provided water for farming and protected India from cold winds.

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What is the most sacred river in Hinduism?

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The Ganges River

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Harappan civilization, which included ancient Mohenjodaro, developed where?

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The Indus River Valley

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Who were the ancient Aryans?

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They were a group from what is now Iran who conquered India.

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The most sacred text in Hinduism is…

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The Vedas

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What is Karma in Hinduism?

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The effects of your actions, good and bad, on future lives. A person with good enough Karma can escape reincarnation.

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Who founded Buddhism?

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Siddhartha Gautama

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What are the Four Noble Truths?

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They are Buddhist teachings that discuss the nature of suffering and how to stop it.

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Which of these best describes reincarnation in Hinduism?

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The cycle of rebirth where after death, a soul is reborn in a new body.

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This Indian Emperor converted to Buddhism and spread its teachings in India?

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Ashoka