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What is the capital of India? Delhi What is the capital of Pakistan? Islamabad What is the capital of Bangledesh? Dhaka What is the capital of Bhutan? Triumphu What is the capital of Nepal? Kathmundu What is the capital of Afghanistan? Kabul Identify 2 reasons why India has a very hot climate. 1. The winters are hot and dry because the Himilayas block all cold air that comes in. 2. India is located between the equator and tropic of cancer so it gets the suns rays. Why are summer monsoons welcomed in India? Because they irrigate the farms and the water is used for electricity. Why do we know more about Egypt than we know about the civilizations of the Indus River Valley? The cities were destroyed by some natural of man-caused disaster. Why do you think the Brahmin were in a higher caste than the Kshatriya? They were more important because they had things like wisdom and education that they could teach to other people. They taught people right from wrong. What did the Brahmin do that was very imporant in the society? They taught people right from wrong and had an education. Describe how the rigity of the caste system helped make it possible for the Islamic warriors to conquer India. 1. People didn't like it so it was very easy to have them convert. 2. The warriors were also outnumbered by the Islamic ones. Why did Gandhi call the untouchables "children of god?" Because he says they are blessed in their suffering so they too are children of God. What is the order of the caste system from top to bottom? Brahmin, Kshatriya, Vaisya, Sudras, Untouchables (out of the cast system) or Harijan Why is the Ganges river holy to the Hindus? The water brings life. Also the cycle of rebirth or the river is a metaphor for Hinduim. They want the water from the Himalayas to purify their souls. How did Hindu faith make it easier for the people in the lower castes to accept their position in society? Hinduism says that if they follow the rules and have good karma then they will be reborn into a higher caste in the next life. How are Buddhism and Hinduism similar? Buddhism came from Hinduism. They both believe in rebirth, reincarnation, and karma. Why did Buddhism lose its influence in India? Blended in with Hinduism and partly because of the rise of Islam. Why had few Europeans visited India by the sixteenth century? There was no way for them to get there without going around Africa. All of the trading routes were controlled by Muslims. Why do you think the British built roads and railways in India? It made transportation and exporting easier. Also because it made it more like home for them. Define Civil Disobedience Breaking laws that you believe are unjust in a non-violent way. Why do you think that the British agreed to grant independence to the Indian people? It was hard to govern a country that was so far away. There a lot of people and many languages, and religions. What might have happened if Hindus and Muslims refused to leave their homes? There might have been a war. India largest democracy, difficult to govern, huge gap between the rich and poor. Who converted his empire to Buddhism? Ashoka What was Ashoka's empire called? Mauryan Who was the greatest of the Mogul rulers? Akbar