Ventura Ancient India

Seasonal wind patterns that cause wet and dry seasons.

Which group of people moved into India from Central Asia?

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Which civilization had a mysterious end around 1700 BC.

What are the names of the two largest and most advanced cities of the Harappan Civilization?

Which civilization was led by Rajas?

Which civilization had skilled warriors with advanced weapons?

Enlightened One

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An Aryan leader

The process of rebirth

A large landmass that is smaller than a continent.

We know much about the Aryans because their ideas and beliefs were recorded in the _____.

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This divided Indian society into groups based on a person's birth, wealth and occupation.

Which Aryan social class was at the top of the social pyramid?

Largest religion in India today, believes there are many names for the aspects UniversalSpirit

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Why do we know so little about the Harappan Civ?

T/F Aryan people were allowed to marry people from different classes.

The most important language of ancient India?

A collection of poems, hymns, myths and rituals of the Aryans.

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Which advanced civilization lived on the Indus River and had large cities, streets right angle

T/F The Harappan Civilization was advanced for their time because they had indoor plumbing.

What mountain ranges separate India from the rest of Asia?

Religion of the Aryans based on the 4 Vedas.

Religion of Siddhartha G and believes anyone can reach nirvana from any stage of life.

What does the title of "Buddha" mean?

The effects that good or bad actions have on a person's soul.

T/F Aryan people who broke their caste rules were banned from their class and made untouchables

Which civilization recorded their history in the Vedas?

Religion based on the teachings of Mahavira, a monk that taught nonviolence.

What is the name of the prince who became the Buddha?

In Hinduism, good actions build good karma which allowed a person to be born in higher class.

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