History 8 India Manual questions

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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 and give the material markers of the Mohenjo Daro civilization.


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

4. Define and describe the "sacred geography" of India. Mention the importance of Prayag.

5. Describe the three main Hindu gods and the three goddesses.

6. Who is Buddha?

7. What are the Three Universal Truths?-

8. What are the Four Noble Truths?

9. 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

10. What is the Tipitaka?

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

12. What was the Axis age? -Brendan A.

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

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

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