Ancient India Quiz Flashcards
Which civilization was the first planned city?
Harrappa/Mohenjo Daro are the worlds first planned cities.
How did the Ancient Indians plan the cities?
They used a grid system
What can we infer about the Harrapan Civilization?
That it was built on a older city.
How was the Public Bath useful in Harappan Civilization?
It was a great way to socialize with the community.
How was Granary in the harappan civillization useful?
To store grain and have a surplus of food.
What can we infer about the use of Granary?
The use of Granary helped with food surpluses but also means they had specialized jobs.
How was the sewer system useful?
It helped collect water from flooding. Which we can also infer that the civilization were used to flooding.
What did trade in Mohenjo- Daro mark?
It marked properties with seals.
What are Monsoons?
Seasonal winds and also a weather pattern.
When are Monsoons in the Northeast?
November to March
What are the positive about Monsoons in the Northeast
Himalayas used as natural protection.
What is the Negative about Monsoons in the Northeast?
Dry air-wither (kills) crops
When are there Monsoons in the Southwest?
June to September
What are the positive about Monsoons in the Southwest?
The flood waters enriches crops and plants.
What negative about Monsoons in the Southwest?
The floods were a lot but would drown people animals, and destroy villages.
Where did the Aryans come from?
The North
By what year was Mohenjo daro abandoned?
By 1500 BC
How did Aryans bring Cultural Diffusion to India?
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
What is the possible reason why Aryans left there home?
India had better land and Aryans did not have surplus of food.
What did Aryans believe in?
They were Polytheistic. They worshipped gods that represent natural forces.
What were Early Aryans?
Nomadic and they were excellent warriors.
Even though the Aryans were Nomadic what did they not do?
They did not build cities or pyramids.
What is Vedas?
Hindu Scriptues. It was an oral tradition passed down for 1000 years before being written down.
What are the teachings of Buddhism meant to accomplish?
The teachings of Buddhism that are meant to be accomplished is the ability to reach end suffering and sorrow and reach nirvana.
What purpose did Ashoka’s pillars serve?
Used to promote Buddhism.
