geography
how did the geography of the Indian subcontinent affect the development of ancient civilizations?
The river helped for farming and and the mountains equal natural barriers.
what were the main religious beliefs of the aryan people, and how did they worship
Hinduism. the worshiped by sacrifieces,hyms,prayers,and poetry
Decscribe the caste system that developed during aryan civilization. What were the main castes?
Raja was the chief. Rja role was at the top of thecaste system. there simualar to social classes.
What advances in city planning did the Harappan civilization achieve?
Drainage system and advanced homes
How was the Harapan civilization govened, based on arrchaeological evidence.
each city had there own government.
Where did the harappan civilization develop, and why was this location important?
Indus valley River, it was important because it helped with farming.
How did buddhism develope in ancient india? who was the founder and what were the main teachings?
Harthagotama was the founder. It developed by sending missions.
How did the caste system affect daily life in ancient india.
The caste system put everyone in place.
(thwy (rajas) were not allowed to be near farmers)
What were the vedas, and why are they important to understanding ancient india?
Sanskirt word that means knowlwdge, they wrote down there religion.
describe the mauryan empire and its system of government under chandragupta maurya
centralized government equals special stucture kings,,priests,warriors, etc
What mathematical and scientific conntributions came from ancient india?
advanced money system, home system, and city planning, the creation of copper & bronze weoapons
what changes did emperor ashoka make to thehe promoted mauryan government, and how did he communicate with his people?
he promoted buddism, state religions,and created many temples called stupas, stupas helped govern the empire.