Vocabulary 1
What is Indus Valley?
Ancient civilization that developed around the Indus River.
What is Sanskrit?
Ancient language of India.
Name 3 bodies of water near or in India.
Arabian sea, Indian Ocean, Bay of Bengal, Ganges River, Indus River, etc
Who were the Pariahs and what did they do?
The Pariahs were the Untouchables. They performed dirty jobs such as skinning animals and handling dead bodies.
What is a Caste System?
A social pyramid.
What is reincarnation?
How did monsoons help farmers?
It gave food and helped people survive and thrive.
Who were the Brahmins and what place were they at?
The Brahmins were priests who are the only ones who can perform religious ceremonies and they are at the top of the social pyramid.
Who were the Aryans?
Nomadic people who migrated into India and influenced their culture.
What are trade routes?
Paths used for trading goods between different regions.
Which factors enabled people to settle in India.
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Who is Ashoka?
Famous Mauryan emperor.
What is Mohenjo-Daro?
One of the major cities in the Indus Valley civilization which is known for its advanced planning.
When and why did the Harappan civilization collapse?
It collapsed around 1500 B.C.E. Earthquakes and floods damage the city and the Aryans settled in and changed their culture.
Who were the Vaisyas and how do you pronounce it?
What is pilgrimage?
Journey to a sacred place for religious reasons/purposes.
What is Harappa?
One of the largest cities in of Indus Valley Civilization.
When did Ashoka die?
232 B.C.E
Who were the Sudras?
The Sudras were manual laborers and servants. They also had very few rights.