Vocab
What is Indus Valley
An ancient civilization that developed around the Indus River.
What is empire?
A large area of land ruled by one leader or government.
Who were Brahmins?
They were priest. The only people who can performed religious ceremonies.
What were homes like in India?
Small and hot.
Who founded the first empire?
Chandragupta Maurya.
What is Harappa?
One of the largest cities of the Indus Valley civilization.
What is Buddhism?
A religion founded by Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha) that emphasizes enlightenment.
What is one thing that Kshatriyas took controlled of?
They took controlled of army.
What does rich family have that poor family doesn't have?
Courtyard
What is Mohenjo-Daro?
Another major city of the Indus Valley, known for its advanced planning.
What is Monastery?
A place where monks live and practice their religion.
What can we call Pariahs in another way?
Untouchable
Who teaches children how to write and read?
A scribe.
Who were Aryans?
Nomadic people who migrated into India and influenced its culture.
What is Reincarnation?
The belief that the soul is reborn into a new body after death.
Who were Sudras?
They were manual laborers.
What were children taught to do?
Hunt and farm.
Ancient writing systems that we learn about this year?
Sanskrit, cuneiform, hieroglyphics
What are Trade Routes?
Paths used for exchanging goods between different regions.
Who were the people that can only performed special thing?
Branhmins.
What were seal?
Flat pieces of stone with writing carved into them.