Licchavi

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.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/licchavi

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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 the political center?Kathmandu Valley, Nepal
2. What is the approximate reign?400 AD – 1000 AD
3. What was the Licchavi Kingdom?It was a powerful group in ancient Nepal that ruled from about 400 to 1000 AD, known for smart leaders and beautiful art.
4. Why is the Licchavi period called a "Golden Age"?Because it had amazing art, strong government, and lots of learning and trade that made the kingdom very prosperous.

Trans-Himalayan Trade Routes: Ancient pathways crossing the Himalayas, crucial for connecting South Asia with Central and East Asia.
Inscriptions: Writings carved or engraved on durable materials like stone or metal, serving as historical records.
Cultural Synthesis: The blending of different cultural elements to create a new, unique cultural form.