ANCIENT INDIA
6th Grade
Chapter 6
Section 6.1 – India’s Early Civilizations
Define each of the following terms/key people & key places:
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Himalaya
Ganges River
Indus River
Harappa
Mohenjo-Daro
Aryans
Brahmins
Subcontinent
Monsoon
Sanskrit
Raja
Caste
Guru
II. You must be able to explain, describe, and/or articulate the following
topics/concepts/ideas:
1. Describe the Himalayas in detail.
2. Describe India’s geography in detail (include mountains, rivers & oceans,
etc.).
3. Explain how climate (monsoons) and geography influenced the rise of
India’s first civilization.
4. Explain the importance of Harappa & Mohenjo-Daro.
5. Describe what new ideas and technology influenced the development of
India.
6. Describe the caste system and the different social levels.
7. Describe in detail the lives of the “untouchables”?
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ANCIENT INDIA
6th Grade
Chapter 6
Section 6.2 - Hinduism & Buddhism
Define each of the following terms/key people & key places:
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Nepal
Tibet
Siddharta Gautama
Hinduism
Brahman
Reincarnation
Dharma
Karma
Buddhism
Nirvana
Theocracy
II. You must be able to explain, describe, and/or articulate the following
topics/concepts/ideas:
1. Describe and explain the 4 Noble Truths.
2. Describe and explain the purpose of the Eightfold Path.
3. Describe and explain the life of Buddha.
4. Describe and explain the Dalai Lama and why he is significant.
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ANCIENT INDIA
6th Grade
Chapter 6
Section 6.3 – India’s First Empires
Define each of the following terms/key people & key places:
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Patalipurta
Chandragupta Maurya
Asoka
Kalidsa
Dynasty
Stupa
Pilgrim
II. You must be able to explain, describe, and/or articulate the following
topics/concepts/ideas:
1. Describe India’s first great empire.
2. Describe Asoka’s life and reign?
3. Describe and explain the highlights of the Gupta Empire?
4. Describe and explain the important contributions of the Mauryan
and Gupta Empires in literature, mathematics, and science?
* Students must pay careful attention while watching the Gandhi film. In addition,
students must take notes on the following questions/topics:
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1. What were Gandhi’s three (3) main causes?
2. Did he accomplish his goals as they related to these three causes?
Explain each one.
3. Did Gandhi improve the lives of the Untouchables? Explain.
4. What is civil disobedience?
5. How did Gandhi use civil disobedience to accomplish his goals? Give
examples.
6. Describe the Salt March of 1930? What was its significance?
7. What was the Amritsar Massacre?
8. What were the facts surrounding India’s independence from Great Britain?
How did India eventually gain their independence?
9. Describe the facts surrounding the creation of Pakistan (Muslims).
10. What is the world’s population? What is the population of India?
11. Define outsourcing. What is India’s role in outsourcing today?
12. Does the Caste System still exist in India today?
13. Answer the following questions about the Taj Mahal:
 What was the Taj Mahal?
 For whom was it built?
 How many people worked on it?
 How much did it cost?
 What happened to Shah Jahan?
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