Chapter 4: Ancient India Chapter 4.1: The Indus and Ganges River Valleys

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Chapter 4 Ancient IndiaChapter 4.1 The Indus
and Ganges River Valleys
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Objectives

• Learn about Indias geographicsetting. Find
  out about life in an ancient cityof the Indus
  River valley. Learn about the rise of a new
  culturein the Indus and Ganges river valleys.

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Himalayas1,500 miles long 5 miles high
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Indias Geographic Setting
Subcontinent A large piece of land that sticks
out from a continent.
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Indias Geographic Setting
Monsoons Strong winds that blow across the
region at certain times of the year.
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Life in the Indus River Valley
Mohenjo-DaroBuilt above ground level.
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Life in the Indus River Valley
Mohenjo-DaroHomes and workshops made up one
side of the city.
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Life in the Indus River Valley
Mohenjo-DaroPublic buildings stood on the other
side.
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Life in the Indus River Valley
Citadel The fortress in a city.
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A New Culture Arises
Aryans
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A New Culture Arises
Migrated - To relocate to move from one place
and settle in another.
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A New Culture Arises
Vedas or Knowledge
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A New Culture Arises
Aryans organized their society around three
classesAryan Priests called BrahmansWarriors
and NoblesArtisans and Merchants
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A New Culture Arises
Caste - A social class of people.