Civilization Along the Indus and Ganges Rivers

Question 1

Subcontinent

Answer 1

The large Continent of Asia

Question 2

plains

Answer 2

Flat land

Question 3

plateu

Answer 3

An area of high or flat land

Question 4

monsoons

Answer 4

seasonal winds the blow across the Indian (monsoons begin in late May or early June)

Question 5

Brahman

Answer 5

priests called Brahmans offered sacrifices to the deities. Over time, the people began to worship a single force or a power in the world.

Question 6

Castes

Answer 6

The Aryans developed a social system that has had a lasting impact on Indian Culture. They divided the population into four major categories, or Castes. These four castes were further divided into thousands of subcastes.

Question 7

Hinduism

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Hinduism developed from a blending or Aryan religious believes with those of other people who lived on the subcontinent. The teachings, prayers, hymns, and ceremonies of Hinduism developed over centuries.

Question 8

Atman

Answer 8

The Hindu word for soul is atman

Question 9

Recarnation

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Cycle of birth and death

Question 10

Karma

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is the sum of a person’s actions in life

Question 11

Dharama

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refers both to divine law and to a person’s obedience toward divine law

Question 12

Mobility

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is the ability to move from social class and better one’s life.

Question 13

Buddhism

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was founded by a person.

Question 14

Tradition

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or stories passed from one generation to another

Question 15

Rajah

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or ruler

Question 16

Meditation

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Is intense thinking about spiritual things.

Question 17

Nirvana

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was Buddha’s name for release from the cycle of recarnation

Question 18

Dynasty

Answer 18

Or ruling family

Question 19

Missionaries

Answer 19

go out to preach to convert people to their religion