World History SOL review cards

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Indus River Valley civilization.

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Indus River Valley. India. Major cities included Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro.

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Geographical features of Indian subcontinent.

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Himalayas and Hindu Kush mountains

Indian Ocean

Passes in the Hindu Kush allowed for some migration.

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Indo-Aryans migration and social system.

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Migrated to the Indus River Valley through a mountain pass in the Hindu Kush. Caste System: rigid social system which influenced all social interactions and jobs, priests important.

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Achievements of the Mauryan Empire.

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United much of the Indian subcontinent. Emperor Asoka spread Buddhism, built free hospitals, veterinary clinics, and good roads.

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Golden Age of the Gupta Empire.

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Height of Indian culture, advancements in math (concept of zero), medical advances (setting bones), astronomy (round earth), new textiles, literature.

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Key beliefs of Hinduism.

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Many forms of one god, reincarnation (rebirth based on karma) and karma (knowledge that all thoughts and actions result in future consequences), caste system.

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Sacred texts of Hinduism.

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Vedas and Upanishads.

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Founder of Buddhism.

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Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha).

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Key beliefs of Buddhism.

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4 Noble Truths, and Eightfold Path to Enlightenment, reincarnation and karma.

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Spread of Buddhism.

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Spread from India to China and other parts of Asia by Asoka and his missionaries.