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Classical India
Indo-Europeans Early people who migrated from Europe and settled in the Indus Valley Reflects the use of advancing technology for transportation
Cultural Diffusion Result of migration New ideas/products to other cultures Trade expanded Connected with more people Adopted new ideas
Caste System Develops Aryans- “nobles” (in their language) “dasas”- “dark” (color of their skin) Eventually becomes Aryan word for slave
Caste System Develops Aryans were different from “dasas…” 1. Aryans taller 2. Lighter skin 3. Spoke different language 4. No writing system 5. Cows used for money 6. Nomadic 7. Made sacrifices to nature gods
Caste System Develops Aryans were divided into 3 social classes Class determined role in society At first…classes mixed freely…
Caste System Develops Classes Brahmins (priests) Kshatriyas (rulers and warriors) Vaishyas (peasants and traders) Shudras (workers)
Caste System Develops