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| Why were physical barriers important to the development of Indian civilization? |
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| Hindu Kush, Himalayas, and Indian Ocean isolated and protected India |
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| How were people able to migrate into India? |
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| Mountain passes (Khyber Pass) in the Hindu Kush Mountains |
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| Important rivers in India |
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| Imporant cities in the Indus River Valley |
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What impact did the Aryans have on India?
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Became dominant force
Introduced Caste System |
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| Which group migrated into India using the Khyber Pass? |
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| Who ruled during India's "Golden"? |
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| Contributions of the Gupta Empire |
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*Math - number system, concept of zero
*Medicine - set broken bones
*Astronomy - gravity, earth is round
*New textiles (cloth)
*Literature |
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| Which Mauryan ruler spread Buddhism from India to the rest of Asia? |
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| Two major religions of India |
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| Major Beliefs of Hinduism |
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*Belief in many forms of one God
*Reincarnation based on karma
*Sacred (holy) texts: Vedas and Upanisahds
*Belief in Caste System |
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| Rebirth of the soul based on karma |
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| Idea that all thoughts and actions result in future consequences and affect reincarnation |
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| Sacred writings of Hinduism |
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| Characteristics of Buddhism |
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*Buddha = "Enlightenend One"
*Goal = reach Nirvana
*Reincarnation based on karma
*Four Noble Truths
*Eightfold Path |
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| Who was the founder of Buddhism? |
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| Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha) |
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| What is the goal of Buddhism? |
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| Reach Nirvana (enlightenment) |
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| How do Buddhists reach Nirvana? |
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| Follow Four Noble Truths and Eightfold Path |
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1. There is suffering
2. Suffering has a cause (greed)
3. Suffering can end
4. Follow the Eightfold Path to end suffering |
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| Where did classical Indian civilization begin? |
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Contributions of Asoka and the Mauryans
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- Political unification of India
- Spread Buddhism
- Free hospitals
- Veterinary clinics
- Good roads |
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