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

Objectives 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

Migrated - To relocate; to move from one place and settle in another. 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

Caste - A social class of people. A New Culture Arises Caste - A social class of people.