Ancient Indian Society
The Indus Valley Civilization
Migrations and Settlements
The Geography of India
Terms to Know
100
did work considered too dirty for caste members.
What is the untouchables
100
mud for bricks; water for plumbing
What is the river supply used for building the cities?
100

in the mountains they were nomads, later they were found along the Indus River valley, then along the Ganges River valley.

Who were the Aryans and where did they settle?

100
a large landmass that is smaller than a continent
What is a subcontinent
100
an Indian prince
What is a raja
200
could become priest.
What is Brahmin men
200
It was large. There is evidence of trade and different kinds of work people did, including crafting, buying and selling, building, and engineering
What is the city of Mohenjo-Daro
200
They became farmers
What is the reason their way of life changed?
200
Himalaya
What is the landform that separates India from the rest of Asia.
200
the ancient written language of India
What is Sanskrit
300
Sudras - lower class workers and servants, Vaisyas - farmers and merchants, Kshatriyas - warriors, Brahmins - priests.
What is the Varnas
300
food, tools, jewelry, cloth
What is some examples of Indian civilization trade?
300
new farming techniques, written language, social class system
What is the reason the Aryan way of living changed in India?
300
Rivers provide water and rich soil for good crops. Ample food in turn allows the population to grow, and it allows people to take up jobs other than farming, such as trading and craft making. Rivers also provide transportation and access to trade and other cultures and beliefs
What is the importance of civilizations settling near rivers?
300

sacred writings of India

What is Vedas

400
Upper—the Brahmin caste was dedicated to religion.
What is a member of the upper class? Why?
400

The earliest settlements were along the this River

What is the Indus?

400

 was needed to keep records as an organized society would do.

What is the reason why written language came about after the Aryans settled down as farmers?

400
the Indus, the Ganges, and the Brahmaputra
What is the 3 rivers that supported the Indian civilizations?
400
an Indian social class whose members are restricted in the jobs they may take and in their association with members of other castes
What is caste
500
Jati is a smaller division than varna. It breaks down society based on different kinds of work. The caste system is still valued in India.
What is the difference between varna and jati?
500
they were skilled artisans who carved statues and made jewelry and toys
Who was the Harappa and what did they do for a living?
500
Religion was an important part of their lives.
What is the reason why Aryans' early writings are mostly about religion?
500
They would bring rain for crops, but this extra rain might also bring floods. If the monsoons didn't come, drought could result
What is the affect of monsoon winds on human life in the river valley?
500
a teacher
What is guru
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