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World History Ch. 6 Study Guide
“India’s First Civilizations” pp. 194-201
1. A _________________ is a large landmass that is part of a continent but
distinct from it.
2. The highest mountains in the world are the _________________.
3. Which two important rivers flow through India?
4. _______________ cause strong drenching rains in India each year.
5. The first civilization in India was the ___________________ civilization.
6. An item rarely found in Harappan cities is ____________, and this suggests
that the Harappans were __________________.
7. The ____________ were people that were Indo-European who settled in
India after the ________________ civilization fell.
8. ______________ was a written language developed by the Aryans.
9. Aryans tribes were led by a __________, or prince.
10. A _______________ is a social group that someone is born into and cannot
change.
11. A caste dictates what ________ you will have, whom you can _________, and
whom you can _____________.
12. People who were priests and could perform religious ceremonies were known
as _______________.
13. A ____________ was a religious teacher and spiritual guide in Hinduism.
14. During this time period, _______________ was almost never allowed, but if a
couple could not have ____________, the husband could marry a ________
wife.
“Hinduism and Buddhism” pp. 202-208
15. _____________ is the 3rd largest religion in the world.
16. The idea of passing through many lives to reach Brahman is called
_________________.
17. ______________ is the divine law requiring men and women to do their duty.
18. The consequences of how a person lives are known as ______________.
19. _________________ is a religion founded by ____________________ who
said the only way to find ___________ was to give up all _____________.
20. _____________ is a state of wisdom and freedom from the cycle of rebirth.
21. The heart of Buddha’s teachings is contained in the
______________________.
22. A _______________ has religious leaders in charge of government.
23. The __________ Lama is viewed as a reincarnation of the ______________.
“India’s First Empires” pp. 209-216
24. The invasion of India by ___________________ led to the creation of the first
Indian empire.
25. A ______________ government is where rulers run everything from a capital
city.
26. __________________ united the various Indian tribes into the ____________
dynasty, had a strong spy network, and set up a postal system.
27. _____________ dedicated his life to the teachings of Buddha, built roads,
hospitals, shelters for travelers, and sent Buddhist teachers throughout Asia.
28. Thousands of _____________ were shrines built to honor Buddha.
29. India had a golden age of art and learning during the ______________
Empire.
30. The ____________ of India are ancient hymns and prayers for religious
ceremonies.
31. ______________ was one of the first scientists known to have used algebra.
32. Indians developed the idea of ___________ and also ________________ that
are used to solve problems.
33. Gupta doctors set broken bones, performed operations, and believed it was
important to ___________ the cause of disease.
List the Four Noble Truths Buddha taught.
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