Harappan Society
True or False: Harappan society was the earliest urban society in India.
True
What did the Aryans perform in their religion?
Ritual Sacrifices
What was the most important Veda?
The Rig Veda
Where does the word Caste come from?
The Portuguese word Casta
What early Aryan god was the chief god?
Indra
What are the two main cities in Harrapan society?
Harappa and Mohenjo-daro
What animals did Aryans slaughter at ritual sacrifices?
cattle, sheep, goats, and horses
What were the dasas?
enemies or subject people
Who was in the caste brahmins?
priests
What countries are in south Asia?
Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka
Why does much of early Harappan society remain a mystery?
the remains are underwater
Most disciples were _____, but not all.
men
What language was spoken in ancient India?
Sanskrit
Who was in the caste kshatriyas?
warriors and aristocrats
What was the name of the religion of the upper Indus River Valley that straddles the modern-day border between northern India and Pakistan, where early Aryans settled?
In what decade did archaeologists uncover material remains?
1920s
Later in the ____, Aryan religious thought underwent a remarkable evolution.
Vedic Age
What does the word Veda mean?
wisdom or knowledge
Who was in the caste Vaishyas?
cultivators, artisans, and merchants
Who were the untouchables?
people who preformed dirty or unpleasant tasks
1.3 million square miles
The two principle means to Moksha were _____.
Asceticism and Meditation
What time range is the Vedic Age?
1500 - 500 B.C.E.
Who was in the caste shudras?
landless peasants and serfs
What was the name of the Indo-European migrants that struggled with the native Dravidian peoples of south Asia from 1500 B.C.E. until 1000 B.C.E.?
Aryans