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1. Describe the impact of the environment on the Rise and Fall of Indus Civilization.

2. Describe the elements of Harrapan civilization.

3. Give the material markers of the Mohenjo Daro civilization. Give the material markers of the Mohenjo Daro civilization The material markers of the Mohenjo Daro civilization were the stone sculptures and carvings, the symbolic objects, the class divisions, and the buildings. The people of Mohenjo Daro did not create these amazing pieces of art in order to glorify their power, and there was an absence of any relation to warfare or conquered enemies in their art. Almost all of the symbolic figures, sculptures, and carvings were relatively small. Many people think the figures that had been created symbolized the ancient ancestral leaders of their community. Furthermore, animal figures were also constructed in the Mohenjo Daro civilization. All of the figurines made were composed of terracotta, bronze, faince, or shell. Archaeologists have found evidence of other material items such as musical instruments, pottery, and toys. The people of Mohenjo Daro were distinguished in classes by what they wore. The wealthier people might have worn bangles and necklaces made of rare metals. These material markers expressed the type of people that lived in Mohenjo Daro, and they set the wealthy people apart from the common people.

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4. Who were the Aryans and what influence did they have upon traditional Indian culture? Include the caste system; its origins and effects.

5. Define and describe the "sacred geography" of India.

6. What is the importance of Prayag?

7. Describe the three main Hindu gods.

8. Describe the three goddesses.

9. Who is Buddha?

10. What are the Three Universal Truths?-

11. What are the Four Noble Truths?

12. What is the Eightfold Path?

• • *Describe in detail steps 1 & 2

• • • Describe in detail steps 3 & 4

• • • Describe in detail steps 5 & 6

• • • Describe in detail steps 7 & 8

13. What is the Tipitaka?

14. What are the main branches of Buddhism? Describe each

15. What was the Axis age?

16. Who was Ashoka and what did he try to accomplish?

17. Give the essential ideas of Asoka's edicts.