Ancient Civilizations Geography Religion British Imperialism Today
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What is Indus River Valley
This is where South Asia'a earliest civilizations arose
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What is A Subcontinent
The region south of the Himalayas to the Indian Ocean is described as
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What is “reincarnated”
To be born into a new caste, depending on karma from the past life.
100
What is Jawharalal Nehru
Leader of the Indian National Congress, the Hindu-majority political party at the time of Indian independence
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What is Bangladesh
This modern country was originally called East Pakistan
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What is Harappa
The name of the ancient city that archeologists believe was the center of the earliest civilizations of the region
200
What is the Indus River
This river flows mainly through Pakistan today
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What is Dharma
One's personal obligations or duties
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Who is Gandhi
Assassinated by a Hindu extremist who thought he was giving too much to the Muslims.
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What is Kashmir
This is the disputed region between India and Pakistan
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What is the Vedas
The ancient texts that described the basic beliefs of Hinduism
300
What is Ganges River
This River is sacred to Hindus
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What is Samsara
Refers to the cycle of birth, life, death, and rebirth in Hinduism
300
What is Muhammad Ali Jinnah
He led the Muslim League and became the 1st Prime Minister of Pakistan
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Who is Gandhi
This leader of India focused more on peace and spirituality
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What is Aryans
A group of people originally from the Steppe region of Central Asia, these people either invaded South Asia or migrated to the area and created the Caste System.
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What is Khyper Pass
A small gap in the Hindu Kush, which allowed for travel.
400
What is Jainism
This religion is one of the oldest in the world and is characterized by nonviolence towards all living things
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What is India
Referred to by the British as the “jewel in the crown”
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Who is Nehru
This leader worked together for independence from Britain, but afterwards was more practical and wanted to modernize India
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What is Dravidians
This group was the original inhabitats on the Indus Valley
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What is Monsoons
What are the different seasons based on in India
500
What is Vaisya
This caste is made up of farmers, merchants, and is considered the middle class caste.
500
What is Salt March, Homespun Movement, Non-Violent and Non-Cooperation
Protest Methods used by Gandhi
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What is Cricket (introduced by the British)
Random Bonus Question
This is the most popular sport in India today






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