Abeka 5th Grade History - Chapter 5
Who was known as the "Father of Modern Missions"?
William Carey
A person without a caste, or someone who broke a caste rule and was put out of their caste for his life is called
an outcaste
Calico is made of what fabric?
cotton
What mathematical idea was developed in India?
place value, now called the decimal numeral system
What is it called when someone has the belief that when someone or something dies its soul is reborn into some other newborn man or animal?
reincarnation
Where did the Indian's civilizations begin?
the Indus Valley
What plant did India use to make clothing, sandals, and Harnesses for elephants?
the cotton plant
What is the highest caste?
Brahmins
Who was the first European to sail around Africa to reach India?
Vasco de Gama
What do we call seasonal winds that bring rain?
monsoons
Who was the first to bring cotton cloth to Europe?
Alexander the Great
Who was known as the "Rescuer of Indian Children"?
Amy Carmichael
What was Bangladesh once called?
East Pakistan
What does Buddha mean?
Enlightened One
Who led India's struggle for Independence?
Gandhi
List the three major rivers in India?
Ganges, Indus and Brahmaputra
What is the main religion in India today?
Hinduism
Which country has the world's second largest population?
India
Who was the first prime minister of India?
Nehru
What did an India leader build as a tomb for his favorite wife?
Taj Mahal
