Social Studies Study Guide for Chapter 6- India
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 ganges and indus | what are the two most important rivers in india? |
| Himalayan Mountians | What mountian range has the highest peak in the world? |
| Strong wind and rain | What is a monsoon? |
| Aryans | Who were the first people to live in the Indus River Valley? |
| Religon and Politics were closly connected | What was so special about modern day Mohenjo-Daro and Harrappa? |
| Brahans, Kshattiyans, Vaisyans, Sundars, Priahs | What were the 5 major classes in the caste system? |
| Men- more rights and could own land. Women- Had to jump in a fire if there husband died and couldnt own land. | Describe the differences in the roles of Indian men and women |
| Brahmans:preist Kashtriyans:warriors Vaisyans: commanders | What kind of people are in each caste system? |
| Hindiuism | is one of the oldest and 3rd largest religon in the world |
| Universal Spirit | Hinduism beileves that many gods and goddess combine to make up the _____________, also known as Brahman |
| Good Karma- When reincarnated move up on a social scale Bad Karma- When reincarnted move down on a social scale | How does Karma influence a persons life? |
| 8fold path and 4 noble truths | Buddha taught that a person should live life how? |
| 4 Noble Truths | 1. Life is full of suffering 2.People suffer because they desire wordly things. 3. The way to end suffering is to stop desiring 4. The only way to stop is to follow eightfold path. |
| Chandragupta Maurya | Founded the first Indian Empire |
| 1-9 number symbols, 0, Mapped the stars | Name the three things that India created in math and Science |
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