South Asia Flashcard

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What is one major feature of the Indus Valley Civilization?

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Well-planned cities with plumbing

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What are the Vedas?

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Sacred texts of Hinduism

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How is Buddhism different from Hinduism?

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Buddhism rejects the caste system.

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How did trade help spread Hindu and Buddhist beliefs?

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Traders shared religious ideas with other regions

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What was Asoka known for?

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Converting to Buddhism and promoting peace

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What was a major achievement of the Gupta Empire?

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Developing trade with Rome

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How did Akbar rule differently from Aurangzeb?

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Akbar was tolerant; Aurangzeb persecuted non-Muslims

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What is the relationship between karma and reincarnation in Hinduism?

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Karma determines what happens in your next life.

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Why did the Indus Valley Civilization decline?

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Historians are unsure, but theories include climate change and invasions

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What was a long-term impact of Islam in South Asia?

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Blended cultures and conflicts between Hindus and Muslims