India is attached to Asia and is surrounded on three sides by water. Because of these features, it is called
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The Himalaya Mountains form India’s northern border. What is one possible benefit of the mountains being there?
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If you had lived in India in 2500 B.C.E., where would you most likely have chosen to settle?
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The Indus valley civilization developed thousands of years ago in parts of nowadays countries of India and Pakistan.
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What sign of advanced civilization did the Indus Valley people leave?
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Which of the following is TRUE of the Indus Valley civilization?
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The person who might have spoken these words is most likely a member of which Hindu caste? “I have been learning about battle. My father is showing me how to use different kinds of weapons so I will be a good warrior.”
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What image best represents Samsara: the Hindu cycle of birth, life, and death?
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How is the Hindu belief of Karma related to the Caste system?
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What do Hinduism and Buddhism have in common?
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If you decided to live the life of an Ascetic, like the Buddha, what would you do?
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What did the Buddha believe ended people’s suffering?
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Buddhism’s Eightfold Path is similar to Hinduism’s...
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Which of the following is NOT true of Ashoka?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the ancient empires of India?
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There are two major world religions that originated in Ancient India. Which one of them do you think had a greater impact on India? Explain why.
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Which of the following do you think had a greater impact as a leader? Explain your answer: Ashoka, Siddhartha Gautama, Chandragupta Maurya.