India Flashcards
What is a subcontinent?
A large distinct landmass that is part of a continent.
Describe several things about the Hindu Kush Mountain Range.
Separates India from Afghanistan
In the North of India
Natural barrier which helps keep invaders out of India
Very tall mountains
Describe several things about the Himalayas Mountain Range.
Separates India from China
In the north of India
Helps to block the cold winds keeping India’s climate mild
Helps keep invaders out of India
Monsoons
Strong seasonal winds in Southeast Asia.
What are the Two Rivers located in Northern India?
INDUS AND GANGES RIVERS.
How did the geography of Ancient India Affect the development of the civilization?
Indus River- Flooding of the river deposited silt which made the area good for farming
Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean- The ocean and sea were good for trading on
Himalayas and Hindu Kush- The mountains isolate India from other cultures. They also block cold winds from the north which gives India a warm climate
Monsoons- supply water for irrigation but can cause devastating floods
Subcontinent- Separated India from the rest of of Asia; they were forced to develop their own culture
Deccan Plateau- was good for mining metals. Also some good farming land
Planned Cities
A city built with a specific layout in mind.
Caste System
Rigis social hierarchy in India that divides people hereditary classes.
Reincarnation
In Hinduism, the rebirth of a person’s soul into another body after death.
Karma
In Hinduism, a state of being influenced by a person’s actions and conduct; determines the kind of life into which a person will be reborn.
Nirvana
In Buddhism, a state of bliss or the end of suffering caused by the cycle of rebirth.
Dharma
The Buddha’s teaching; divine laws.
