Transcript Chapter 4: Ancient India Chapter 4.1: The Indus and Ganges
Chapter 4: Ancient India Chapter 4.1: The Indus and Ganges River Valleys
Objectives
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Learn about India’s geographic setting. Find out about life in an ancient city of the Indus River valley.
Learn about the rise of a new culture in the Indus and Ganges river valleys.
Himalayas 1,500 miles long & 5 miles high
India’s Geographic Setting Subcontinent – A large piece of land that sticks out from a continent.
India’s Geographic Setting Monsoons – Strong winds that blow across the region at certain times of the year.
Life in the Indus River Valley Mohenjo-Daro Built above ground level.
Life in the Indus River Valley Mohenjo-Daro Homes and workshops made up one side of the city.
Life in the Indus River Valley Mohenjo-Daro Public buildings stood on the other side.
Life in the Indus River Valley Citadel – The fortress in a city.
A New Culture Arises Aryans
A New Culture Arises Migrated To relocate; to move from one place and settle in another.
A New Culture Arises Vedas or “Knowledge”
A New Culture Arises Aryans organized their society around three classes: Aryan Priests called Brahmans Warriors and Nobles Artisans and Merchants
A New Culture Arises Caste A social class of people.