DHQ 16 NB pg. 41 Which civilization is letter “C” associated with? What river valley is shown? Name 2 cities that developed along the Indus River Valley. What do we know about them?

Answers India – Indus & Ganges River Valley Mohenjo-Daro & Harappa * 1st well-planned cities * We don’t know much because their tombs and writings were never found.

DHQ Week 16 3. Why are the “Untouchables” placed where they are on the pyramid diagram? Who introduced this system to India? What was it called?

Answers They are considered to be too low to be part of society Aryans – Caste System

DHQ Week 16 What 2 religions originated in India? Which one was NOT widely accepted? According to the Four Noble Truths (Buddhism), people’s suffering will end when they: a. Accept caste system b. Take Untouchables into their families c. Stop desiring things they cannot have d. Accept the Hindu gods/goddesses

Answers Hinduism & Buddhism – Buddhism C – stop desiring what they cannot have

DHQ Week 16 What was the official language of ancient India? Which empire made advancements in literature, art, mathematics, and architecture in ancient India?

Answers Sanskrit 8. The Gupta Empire