By Luke, Hayley and Annalise Prompt 3 Who were the Indo-Aryans? Describe the contributions of the Indo-Aryans to Indian civilization. By Luke, Hayley and Annalise
Who were the Indo-Aryans? Nomadic people Migrated to Northwestern India Herded sheep and cows Conquered Indus, later entire north plain
Indo-Aryan society Small city-states Raja ruler Caste system Marriage was very important A raja is a title for a monarch/princely Indian ruler. Some of his duties contain but are not limited to: protection of people and their property, acting as an alternate judge in court of law, and helping out the people when a natural disaster strikes.
Religion Brought the Vedas Vedas has info of Vedic Age
Economy Farmers Traded mostly wheat and barley Also grew leafy veggies, pears, and lentils Bartered for goods
Effects on Indian civilization: Social Structure Established Caste system Order: Kshatriyas(rulers, warriors)/Brahmins(priests, scholars) Vaisayas (merchants, traders, farm owners) Sudras (peasants, fieldworkers) Paraiahs (slaves, untouchables)
Effects on Indian civilization: Religion Helped form Hinduism Developed from Brahmin interpretations of Vedas Brahma main god, is everything Monotheistic Every little god is part of Brahma
Sources Cagniart, Pierre, and James Alloco. World History: People & Nations. Austin: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 2000. Print.