6th Grade: Ancient History Class
Mr. Manglona, Rm. M-501 Hercules Middle-High School
Unit 3: Ancient India - GRAPES Paper:
Geography-Religion-Achievements-Politics-Economy-Society
California Content Standard:
6.5 Students analyze the geographic, political, economic, religious, and social
structures of the early civilizations of India.
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Unit 3-Ancient India, Chapters 13-18
GRAPES Paper: Geography-Religion-Achievements-Politics-Economy-Society
“Geography” Section Questions
1. Describe the physical features of the land.
2. How does the physical features of the land effect how the people live?
3. What are some advantages of the physical geography?
4. What are some disadvantages of the physical geography?
5. Where exactly is this place located ?
Chapter 13- Geography and the Early Settlement of India
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Chapter 14- Unlocking the Secrets of Mohenjodaro
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Chapter 15- Learning About Hindu Beliefs
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Chapter 16- The Story of Buddhism
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Chapter 17- Buddhism and the First Unification of India
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Chapter 18- The Achievements of the Gupta Empire
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Unit 3-Ancient India, Chapters 13-18
GRAPES Paper: Geography-Religion-Achievements-Politics-Economy-Society
“Religion” Section Questions
1. What do these people consider as their religion?
2. Why do you think their religion is important?
3. Do you think this practice of religion makes sense to continue today?
Chapter 13- Geography and the Early Settlement of India
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Chapter 14- Unlocking the Secrets of Mohenjadoro
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Chapter 15- Learning About Hindu Beliefs
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Chapter 16- The Story of Buddhism
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Chapter 17- Buddhism and the First Unification of India
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Chapter 18- The Achievements of the Gupta Empire
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Unit 3-Ancient India, Chapters 13-18
GRAPES Paper: Geography-Religion-Achievements-Politics-Economy-Society
“Achievements” Section Questions
1. What are their major achievements?
2. What are their smaller achievements?
3. What achievements still exist today ?
Chapter 13- Geography and the Early Settlement of India
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Chapter 14- Unlocking the Secrets of Mohenjodaro
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2.
3.
Chapter 15- Learning About Hindu Beliefs
1.
2.
3.
Chapter 16- The Story of Buddhism
1.
2.
3.
Chapter 17- Buddhism and the First Unification of India
1.
2.
3.
Chapter 18- The Achievements of the Gupta Empire
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2.
3.
Unit 3-Ancient India, Chapters 13-18
GRAPES Paper: Geography-Religion-Achievements-Politics-Economy-Society
“Politics” Section Questions
1. What kind of government was formed?
2. How did the government make laws for the people?
3. How did the people like the laws?
4. What could the people do if they didn’t like the laws?
Chapter 13- Geography and the Early Settlement of India
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2.
3.
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Chapter 14- Unlocking the Secrets of Mohenjodaro
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2.
3.
4.
Chapter 15- Learning About Hindu Beliefs
1.
2.
3.
4.
Chapter 16- The Story of Buddhism
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2.
3.
4.
Chapter 17- Buddhism and the First Unification of India
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2.
3.
4.
Chapter 18- The Achievements of the Gupta Empire
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2.
3.
4.
Unit 3-Ancient India, Chapters 13-18
GRAPES Paper: Geography-Religion-Achievements-Politics-Economy-Society
“Economy” Section Questions
1. Did they have a money system?
2. How did they measure wealth?
3. What was the main source of wealth?
Chapter 13- Geography and the Early Settlement of India
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2.
3.
Chapter 14- Unlocking the Secrets of Mohenjodaro
1.
2.
3.
Chapter 15- Learning About Hindu Beliefs
1.
2.
3.
Chapter 16- The Story of Buddhism
1.
2.
3.
Chapter 17- Buddhism and the First Unification of India
1.
2.
3.
Chapter 18- The Achievements of the Gupta Empire
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2.
3.
Unit 3-Ancient India, Chapters 13-18
GRAPES Paper: Geography-Religion-Achievements-Politics-Economy-Society
“Society” Section Questions
1. How many classes of people were there?
2. Were there slaves? Why?
3. Could a poor person become rich?
4. Could different classes of people mix?
5. What was the role of women in the society? Explain
6. Were women able to become leaders? Explain
Chapter 13- Geography and the Early Settlement of India
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3.
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Chapter 14- Unlocking the Secrets of Mohenjodaro
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Chapter 15- Learning About Hindu Beliefs
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Chapter 16- The Story of Buddhism
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Chapter 17- Buddhism and the First Unification of India
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Chapter 18- The Achievements of the Gupta Empire
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2.
3.
4.
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