What geographic feature separates South Asia from the rest of Asia? - answer The
Himalayas
Why are monsoons both a "blessing and a curse"? - answer The blessings are that they
are a water source for farmers and they are a curse because they can be dangerous
and destroy crops and villages.
What are the similarities between Buddhism and Hinduism? - answer The main
similarities between Buddhism and Hinduism is Thant they both excepted the law of
karma, dharma, and moksha.
What are the differences between Buddhism and Hinduism? - answer Hinduism
believes in caste while Buddhism does not. Also there difference of the belief, or lack of
belief, in a soul.
What are the differences between Islam and Hinduism? - answer Hindus believe in
rebirth or reincarnation while Muslims believe in the separation of the soul an body after
death.
What is the caste system? - answerThe Hindu class system of social distinctions
determined by birth
What aspects of Indian society can be traced to ancient Indian civilization? - answerThe
general idea of caste
What was the impact of the Delhi sultanate on India? - answerIt is noted for its
integration of the Indian subcontinent into a global cosmopolitan culture.
What were the most significant accomplishments of Akbar the great? - answerHe
created a powerful military system and instituted effective political and social reforms.
Who built the Taj Mahal? - answerShah Jahan
What was the significance of the 1857 rebellion in India? - answerIt led to the
dissolution of the east India company, and forced the British to recognize the army , the
financial system, and the administration in India.
Who founded the india national congress in 1885? - answerBritish civil servant Allan
Octavian Hume along with Dadabhi Naoroji and Dinshaw Wacha.
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