Ancient India Flashcard

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Which of the following terms is defined as a seasonal wind pattern that brings heavy rainfall to South Asia? Options: Monsoon, Sanskrit, Dharma, Karma, Reincarnation

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Monsoon

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What mathematical ideas did Ancient India develop? Options: Infinity, algebra, zero, numbers 1-9; Calculus, trigonometry, complex numbers; Geometry, probability, statistics; Linear algebra, differential equations, matrices

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Infinity, algebra, zero, numbers 1-9

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The two major cities of the Indus Valley were?

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Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro

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What were the advanced comforts of the Indus River Valley civilizations?

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Indoor plumbing, public baths, paved streets, planned cities (grid pattern)

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What were clay seals used for?

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Identify goods being traded

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Why were monsoons important?

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Brought rain for crops

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What leader helped spread Buddhism throughout Asia?

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Ashoka

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How were the cities of the Indus River Valley different from other civilizations?

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Planned cities with grid-like pattern, well-organized, had drainage systems

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What leader began the first Indian Empire?

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Chandragupta

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Reincarnation is influenced by which concept in Hindu philosophy? Options: Dharma, Karma, Moksha, Yoga

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Karma