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Is India a subcontinent? If so, in which contitnent is it located?
It is part of Asia.
In what mountain system is the Everest located and how tall is it?
In is in the Himalayas and it is 8.8 km. 5.5 miles, 28028 ft. tall.
What is a monsoon.
Seasonal winds.
Why are monsoons important and damaging to India at the same time?
The monsoons bring important rain to India so agriculture can thrive but they may bring severe storms that result in floods or droughts if there is no rain.
Describe at least three characteristics of the cities of Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa.
Over 35,000 residents, both had dozens of streets, both had an advanced drainage system.
Why ere the Aryans part of the Indo-european family?
Because they spoke the same languages.
What is the modern name of the territory used by the Indus Valley people?
Pakistan.
Why did Indus Valley people leave? (3 reasons)
Aryan migrations, a sever drought, earthquakes and floods.
What is Sanskrit?
The first written language of India.
What were the Vedas?
Ancient sacred writing of India.
Why did a social class system develop in India?
Because India's economy and specialized activities were growing.
What were the Varnas and how many they were?
The were the social classes of India and they were four.
What are the names of all the levels of the social hierarchy of India. (Include the ones that were not part of the Varnas)
Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaisyas, Sudras, Jati, and the Untouchables.
Who were the Brahmins what did they do?
Brahmins were priests who performed religious ceremonies.
Who were the Kshatriyas what did they do?
Warriors who ran the government and the army.
Who were the Vaisyas what did they do?
Also known as commoners they were farmers, craftspeople, and merchants
