Harappan Civilization
Who was Sir John Marshall?
a British archaeologist who discovered and helped excavate Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro in the Indus Valley in the 1920s
Which group of people came up with Hinduism?
Aryans
Who is the founder of Buddhism?
Siddhartha Gautama or Buddha
How were Sir John Marshall and his team's discovery helpful?
Their discovery helped archaeologists and historians to understand India's past.
What are the two basic social groups in Hinduism?
family and caste
What were some positives of the Indus River and Indus Valley?
Water from the river was an important source, and the fertile soil in the valley supported agriculture.
What are some characteristics of the Aryans?
1. They had a written language called the Sanskrit.
2. They were famous for their hymns, poetry and prayers (Vedas).
What are the three possible reasons for the disappearance of the Harappan civilization?
1. invasion
2. famine
3. flood