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Ancient India 1-2
Review key concepts
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History
6th Grade
02/28/2011

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Who migrated south into India and west into Europe?
Definition
the Aryans
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Your rank in ancient Indian society was decided by ...........
Definition
the caste system
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What is Brahaminism?
Definition
the early religion of the Aryans
Term
What do the Vedas explain?
Definition
cycle of birth, death, and rebirth
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What is karma?
Definition
the Hindu belief that what you do in this life decides the next life
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Where were Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa found?
Definition
in the Indus River Valley
Term
What level or rank would a priest be in the caste system?
Definition
a high rank
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Can you move up in the caste system?
Definition
No, you stayed in one caste until you were reborn
Term
Hindus believe it is very important to do  ........
Definition
good deeds
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What was the written language brought to India by the Aryans?
Definition
sanskrit
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Describe key parts of Hinduism
Definition

polythesitic

karma

reincarnation

good deeds

meditation

yoga

 

Term
What can we learn about the Harappns from their cities?
Definition

central -well-planned

indoor plumbing

sewer system

paved streets

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What information can we learn from the stone seals?
Definition
that they traded with Mesopotamia and Iran because seals were found there
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   Compare Harappa/Mohenjo-Daro with the Aryans
Definition

built cities              lived in villages

farmers                 herders

craftsmen              moved frequently

unknown language  Sanskrit

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What is the lowest caste?
Definition
the outcastes
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