The history of India includes the prehistoric settlements and societies in the Indian subcontinent; the blending of the Indus Valley Civilization and Indo-Aryan culture into the Vedic Civilization; the development of Hinduism as a synthesis of various Indian cultures and traditions; the rise of the Śramaṇa movement; the decline of Śrauta sacrifices and the birth of the initiatory traditions of Jainism, Buddhism, Shaivism, Vaishnavism and Shaktism; the onset of a succession of powerful dynasties and empires for more than two millennia throughout various geographic areas of the subcontinent, including the growth of Muslim dynasties during the Medieval period intertwined with Hindu powers; the advent of European traders resulting in the establishment of the British rule; and the subsequent independence movement that led to the Partition of India and the creation of the Republic of India. COUNT 5
QSN1 In what geographic area was the country of India established? ANS1 Indian subcontinent QSN2 What did the joining of the Indus Valley and Indo-Aryan cultures produce? ANS2 Vedic Civilization QSN3 Of what is Hinduism a combination? ANS3 Indian cultures and traditions QSN4 How long was the succession of powerful dynasties in the Indian subcontinent? ANS4 two millennia QSN5 What movement lead to the founding of the Republic of India? ANS5 independence movement