An Indian philosophy that combines elements of Hinduism and Buddhism

Ancient scriptures written in early Sanskrit about hymns and philosophy

The Arabs who were Muslims practiced this religion

A religion based on the teachings of Buddha, a religious teacher in India

Nomads who lived near the Indus River Valley

Located in northwestern India where early settlements were founded

Ancient ruler of the Mauryan Empire

A mountain range in the Northern region of India

Assassinated by a Hindu fanatic

A seasonal wind from the Indian Ocean that brings rain

Believed in non-violent protests and activism

A system in which a person's social class is determined at birth

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What items did Britain trade to receive from India?
Ginger
Sugar
Cotton
Indigo
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Jainism
The largest religion in India
The Arabs who were Muslims practiced this religion
A religion based on the teachings of Buddha, a religious teacher in India
An Indian philosophy that combines elements of Hinduism and Buddhism
3
Vedas
Ancient scriptures written in early Sanskrit about hymns and philosophy
A system in which a person's social class is determined at birth
A seasonal wind from the Indian Ocean that brings rain
4
Islam
The largest religion in India
An Indian philosophy that combines elements of Hinduism and Buddhism
The Arabs who were Muslims practiced this religion
A religion based on the teachings of Buddha, a religious teacher in India
5
The Taj Mahal was built to honor Akbar's
military strength
wealth in his kingdom
impressive workers
wife who had died
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Buddhism
The Arabs who were Muslims practiced this religion
A religion based on the teachings of Buddha, a religious teacher in India
The largest religion in India
An Indian philosophy that combines elements of Hinduism and Buddhism
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What country is influenced heavily by Buddhism?
Japan
Russia
China
Australia
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Mount Everest
Holy site in Ancient India
Head of the government
Tallest mountain in the world
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Aryans
Nomads who lived near the Indus River Valley
A form of government
Ancient Indian language
10
Ganges River
A mountain range in the Northern region of India
A holy river to the Hindus
Located in northwestern India where early settlements were founded
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Sanskrit
Language spoken by Gandhi
Language spoken by the British colonists
Language spoken by the Aryans
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Hinduism
An Indian philosophy that combines elements of Hinduism and Buddhism
A religion based on the teachings of Buddha, a religious teacher in India
The Arabs who were Muslims practiced this religion
The largest religion in India
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Indus River Valley
A holy river to the Hindus
A mountain range in the Northern region of India
Located in northwestern India where early settlements were founded
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What job was NOT part of the untouchables social class?
Killing animals
Making bathrooms
Making clothes
Cleaning streets
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India's type of government
Territory
Dictatorship
Democracy
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Ashoka
Ancient ruler of the Mauryan Empire
Founder of Buddhism
Believed in non-violent protests and activism
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Himalayas
Located in northwestern India where early settlements were founded
A holy river to the Hindus
A mountain range in the Northern region of India
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When did India gain independence from Britain?
1945
1946
1948
1947
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How did Gandhi die?
Heart attack
Assassinated by a Hindu fanatic
Car accident
Fasting and hunger
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What American leader did Gandhi most influence?
Abraham Lincoln
George Washington
Martin Luther King Jr.
Barack Obama
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Countries that traded with India during the 1900's
Africa
European
South America
North America
22
Monsoon
Ancient scriptures written in early Sanskrit about hymns and philosophy
A seasonal wind from the Indian Ocean that brings rain
A system in which a person's social class is determined at birth
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About how many languages are spoken in India today?
800
600
700
900
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Mahatma Gandhi
Believed in non-violent protests and activism
Ancient ruler of the Mauryan Empire
Founder of Buddhism
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Caste System
A seasonal wind from the Indian Ocean that brings rain
A system in which a person's social class is determined at birth
Ancient scriptures written in early Sanskrit about hymns and philosophy
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Cities located next to the Indus River
Mohenjo Daro
Harappa
Cairo
Harambe
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Himalayas means "home of.......
Rock
Snow
Water
Wind
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Taj Mahal
A famous building in India
A holy site in Hinduism
First president of India
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Siddhartha Guatama
Founder of Buddhism
Ancient ruler of the Mauryan Empire
Believed in non-violent protests and activism
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Does karm work in a positive way, negative way, or both?
Negative only
Both
Positive only

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