How did the geography of the Indian subcontinent affect the development of ancient civilizations
Natural barriers protected them, Rain helped the crops grow
Main religon of the Aryans
Hinduism
How did the Aryans worship
sacrifices, hymns, prayers, poetry
Main teachings of Buddism
Reach Nirvana, Don't want
Who was at the top of the caste system
Rajas
What advanced city planning did the Harappan civilization develop
Advanced drainage system and advanced homes
What is a veda
Sanskirt word that means knowledge
What math and science contributions came from ancient India
advanced
money systems, copper and bronze weapons, home planning, city planning
How was Harappa governed
Each village had their own goverment
What is a stupa
temple where people of ancient india learned
What changes did Ashoka make to the Mauryan government
He promoted Buddism
belief that after a person dies, he comes back in another form
Reincarnation
Hindu belief that a person deeds determine reincarnation
karma
cities of one of the 1st civilizations in the Indus valley (2)
Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro