Ancient India Quiz Flashcards

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Which civilization was the first planned city?

A

Harrappa/Mohenjo Daro are the worlds first planned cities.

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2
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How did the Ancient Indians plan the cities?

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They used a grid system

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3
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What can we infer about the Harrapan Civilization?

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That it was built on a older city.

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4
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How was the Public Bath useful in Harappan Civilization?

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It was a great way to socialize with the community.

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5
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How was Granary in the harappan civillization useful?

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To store grain and have a surplus of food.

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What can we infer about the use of Granary?

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The use of Granary helped with food surpluses but also means they had specialized jobs.

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How was the sewer system useful?

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It helped collect water from flooding. Which we can also infer that the civilization were used to flooding.

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What did trade in Mohenjo- Daro mark?

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It marked properties with seals.

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9
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What are Monsoons?

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Seasonal winds and also a weather pattern.

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10
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When are Monsoons in the Northeast?

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November to March

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11
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What are the positive about Monsoons in the Northeast

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Himalayas used as natural protection.

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What is the Negative about Monsoons in the Northeast?

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Dry air-wither (kills) crops

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13
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When are there Monsoons in the Southwest?

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June to September

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14
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What are the positive about Monsoons in the Southwest?

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The flood waters enriches crops and plants.

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What negative about Monsoons in the Southwest?

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The floods were a lot but would drown people animals, and destroy villages.

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16
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Where did the Aryans come from?

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The North

17
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By what year was Mohenjo daro abandoned?

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By 1500 BC

18
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How did Aryans bring Cultural Diffusion to India?

A

Aryan Invaders took over India and they brought over the language sanskirt, horses, elephants, the wheel, and new religious beliefs such a Hinduism and Buddhism

19
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What is the possible reason why Aryans left there home?

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India had better land and Aryans did not have surplus of food.

20
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What did Aryans believe in?

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They were Polytheistic. They worshipped gods that represent natural forces.

21
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What were Early Aryans?

A

Nomadic and they were excellent warriors.

22
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Even though the Aryans were Nomadic what did they not do?

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They did not build cities or pyramids.

23
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What is Vedas?

A

Hindu Scriptues. It was an oral tradition passed down for 1000 years before being written down.

24
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What are the teachings of Buddhism meant to accomplish?

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The teachings of Buddhism that are meant to be accomplished is the ability to reach end suffering and sorrow and reach nirvana.

25
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What purpose did Ashoka’s pillars serve?

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Used to promote Buddhism.

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