Ancient India Flashcards
What are monsoons?
Seasonal winds that bring heavy rains or hot dry air
Where did the first Ancient Indian Civilization begin?
It began along the Indus River.
Stone beads from the Indus River valley were found in Mesopotamian cities. What is this an example of?
Cultural Diffusion
What cities were found in 1921 and why were they advanced?
Harappa
Mohenjo Daro
Both had a water system
What was the Gupta Empire known for?
System for writing numbers
Decimal system
Advancements in Math, Science, and Medicine
Hindus are….., meaning they worship multiple Gods
Polytheistic
What do Hindus believe about life after death
Reincarnation
What is Dharma
The overall values and rules of Hinduism
What is Ahimsa
The Hindu belief that all living things should remain unharmed
What river is sacred to the Hindus? Why?
The Ganges River is sacred to the Hindus because they believe that if you bath here, your soul will be cleansed, if you die near you will escape reincarnation, and they go to be healed
The caste system is divided into four levels. What are they?
Brahmins; top, priests
Kshatriyas; second, warriors and leaders
Vaisyas; third, skilled workers
Sudras; fourth, unskilled workers
*untouchables; outcasts
