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Siddhartha Gautama, born a prince in Nepal around 563 BCE, founded this major world religion after achieving enlightenment.
- Buddhism
- Jainism
- Hinduism
- Zoroastrianism
Cities like Mohenjo-daro and Harappa belonged to this Bronze Age culture, which featured the world's first urban drainage systems.
- Indus Valley Civilization
- Mesopotamian Civilization
- Egyptian Civilization
- Chinese Civilization
This sacred river in northern India is considered holy by Hindus, who believe bathing in it cleanses sins.
- Nile
- Ganges
- Tigris
- Mekong
This emperor converted to Buddhism after the bloody Kalinga War and spread the faith across Asia through missionaries.
- Chandragupta Maurya
- Akbar
- Ashoka
- Harsha
This physical, mental, and spiritual practice originating in ancient India involves postures, breathing, and meditation.
- Ayurveda
- Martial arts
- Tantra
- Yoga
This concept describes the cosmic law of cause and effect, where good deeds lead to positive outcomes in this life or the next.
- Dharma
- Karma
- Moksha
- Samsara
This strategy board game, invented in India around the 6th century CE, features pieces like rooks, knights, and pawns.
- Chess
- Go
- Backgammon
- Mancala
This empire, founded by Chandragupta around 321 BCE, became the largest in Indian history, stretching from Afghanistan to Bangladesh.
- Gupta Empire
- Chola Dynasty
- Kushan Empire
- Maurya Empire
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