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How did people live in one of the early cities in the Indus River Valley?
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The farmers had fertile soil to plant their crops and they made a surplus of food so the population grew.
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Define reincarnation.
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Rebirth of the soul.
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How did the geography influence the history of India?
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There were mountains to protect them from invaders but passes so they could trade.
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Define dharma.
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The religious and moral duties to each person.
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Define migrate.
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To move from their homeland.
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Define monsoon.
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Strong winds that blow across the region at certain times of the year.
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Define subcontinent.
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A large landmass that juts out from a continent.
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Identify Siddartha Gauntama.
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Born a prince but left his family and money to find the cause of human suffering; also named Buddha.
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Identify Braham.
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Was said to have been born from a golden egg and said to have created the Earth.
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Is Mohenjo-Daro north or south of the Hindu Kush?
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South.
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Define convert.
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Changed beliefs.
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Define caste.
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A certain class judged upon honor and wealth.
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Define missionary.
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People who spread their religious beliefs to others.
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Identify Vishnu.
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A kindly god who is concerned about the peoples welfare and health.
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Define Ganges River.
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A river in northern India and Bangladesh, flowing from the Himalayan Mountains to the Bay of Bengal.
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Define citadel.
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A fortress: a group of public buildings surrounded by a high brick wall.
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Define ahimsa.
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Nonviolence.
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Define Indus River Valley.
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A valley and early civilization along the Indus River, one of the longest rivers in the world.
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Define nirvana.
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Lasting peace.
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Define Himalayan Mountains.
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Mountain system of south central Asia.
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Define absolute power.
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Complete control over people.
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Identify Shiva.
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Named the destroyer; destroys the worlds but creates them back.
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Define avatar.
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Many gods and goddesses.
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Explain the central ideas of Buddhism.
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To respect others obove and below you and to follow the Golden Rule.
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Identify Asoka.
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Said to have built the greatest empire in India's history and helped spread Buddhism.
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Define meditate.
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Think deeply about sacred things.
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Identify Mohenjo-Daro.
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Ancient city on the banks of the Indus River.
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