Aseem Prasad
September 14th
1. What is strange about Indias transition from ancient times to more resent times?
Indias history is strange because.
It has no major gaps in its history
Its ancient cities still live on
Even after being isolated for a while its rise is swift
2. How do Indias cultural beliefs lead to its rise?
Indias beliefs while being foreign to westerners are key to its rise. Its belief in assimilation allows it to accept foreign ideas without losing its native culture. This allows India to be able to rise in power by using the knowledge of others and combining it with their own for the benefit of the country.
3. Why were foreigners so impressed by India?
1. The scholars such as Herodotus that came to India were impressed for a number of reasons.
1. India had technology that matched and at times exceeded the Wests
2. Indias philosophy was accepting to the foreigners and they were received well
3. India was old civilization with a vast history,
4. What foods came from India
1. Cucumber
2. Eggplant
3. Rice
4. Sugarcane
5. Tea
6. Bananas
7. Cattle and poultry were first domesticated