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The people of ancient India used what type of writing?

What is meant by the term MONOTHEISTIC?

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What is meant by the term MONOTHEISTIC?
The religion stresses a belief in MANY gods.
The religion stresses a belief in ONE god.
The religion stresses a belief in NO gods.
2
The people of ancient India used what type of writing?
No type of writing
Sankrit
Hieroglyphics
Cuneiform
3
Who were at the top of the social order of Ancient India?
Untouchables
Brahmins
Sudras
Kshatriyas
4
What is meant by the term POLYTHEISTIC?
All religions use the same religious text
The religions are practiced in only one country.
The religion stresses a belief in many gods.
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How did early civilizations deal with river floods?
A) built dams, canals, ditches, and gates.
C) moved to other towns during the floods.
D) planted crops to avoid water.
B) built farms that could withstand floods.
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Early civilizations formed along rivers because they could
form large armies and engage in modern warfare
rely on farming rather than a nomadic lifestyle
focus on hunting and gathering rather than agriculture
move quickly in order to follow the food supply
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Where did the Harappan civilization begin?
Along the Indus River
Along the Tigris river
Along the Euphrates river
Along the Nile River
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Which did NOT contribute to the growth of ancient civilizations such as India?
Trade routes and networks
Agricultural techniques
The nomadic lifestyle
Economic surplus
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1. Why was the Indus civilization located near rivers?
because of irrigation, trade, and transportation.
limit contact with and to stay away from other nations
for better trade with the Chinese.
for military defense purposes.