Vocabulary
A written language developed by the Aryans?
Asia
What was the name of the first civilization in India?
The Harrapan's in Harrapa
Divine law that requires people to do their duty without complaint?
Dharma
Social categories that determine each persons position on the Indian Societal hierarchy?
A caste System
What was the first river that the Indian's began their civilization?
Indus River
Who "invaded" India after the fall of the Harrapan civilization?
The Aryans
Major religious system of India. Many gods and goddesses are worshiped- Most important is the Brahma?
Hinduism
Reincarnation
What mountain range is located in India?
The Himalayas
In what year was India said to become a civilization?
Around 2300 BCE, even though signs of civilizations were as early as 7000 BCE.
Religion based on the teachings of Siddhartha Guatama?
The top position on the social hierarchy of India?
Brahmin (Priest)
Who is the highest person on the caste system?
The Brahmin (priests) because they were closest to the Gods.
In what year did the Aryans migrate to India?
Around the year 1500BCE
What are untouchables?
People who were "disowned" from their social class.
The 4 major religious/cultural documents?
The Vedas
Compare/Contrast the Geography of Egypt and India?
Rivers: Indus and Ganges- India
Nile- Egypt
Continent: Asia- India
Africa- Egypt
Both: River Valleys
What is a difference between Egypt's belief after life and India's belief after life?
Egypt- KA spirit to the afterlife
India- Reincarnation
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