Indus Valley Civilization
How would you describe the climate of India?
Tropical with summer monsoon winds
What were the people called that were outside of the caste system?
Dalits
Untouchables
Outcastes
What was stored in the granary?
Surplus of grain crops
Name the two mountain ranges that separate the Indian subcontinent from the rest of Asia.
Hindu Kush Mountains
Himalayas
True or False:
Kings were the top level of the caste system.
False: Priests were the top level
What did the these people trade?
Jewelry, Cotton Cloth, Teak, Stone Baby Seals
What was the writing system of the Indus Valley Civilization called?
DO NOT KNOW!
What is the grouping of the caste system based on occupation?
Jati
What did the city have that showed they must have had a strong central government?
Organized grid street system, sewer system, air conditioning
How did this civilization possibly come to an end?
Scholars are unsure but they believe either mosquitos, earthquake, flood, drought, disease, climate change, or lack of necessary resources.
Label all Varnas of the caste system
Brahmins
Kshatriyas
Vaisyas
Sudra
What song and artist is the Mr. Nicky Ancient India song a parody of?
Hotline Bling
Drake
What two rivers were part of the Indus River Valley System?
Indus River
Saraswati River
How did the caste system impact daily life in India?
Influenced rules for daily behavior
Limited people’s individual freedom
Brought stability and skills were perfected