History of India

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is History of India known for?Development of the decimal system and the concept of zero
2. What is the earliest major urban civilization?Indus Valley Civilization (circa 2500-1900 BCE)
3. What is the ashoka's edicts?Inscribed on pillars and rocks across the Mauryan Empire, promoting Buddhist principles
4. What was the Indus Valley Civilization?It was a Bronze Age culture that lived from about 2500 to 1900 BCE. The cities had grid streets, good sanitation, and trade with other lands.
5. Who was Ashoka the Great and why is he famous?Ashoka was a Mauryan king who changed after the Kalinga War. He became a Buddhist, wrote peace messages on pillars, and helped spread Buddhism.

Vedic Period: An early period in Indian history characterized by the composition of the Vedas and the development of Hinduism.
Dharma: A fundamental concept in Indian religions, referring to duty, righteousness, and cosmic order.
Delhi Sultanate: A series of Islamic empires that ruled parts of India from the 13th to the 16th centuries.
Mughal Empire: A powerful empire in the Indian subcontinent known for its distinct art, architecture, and administrative systems.