Chapter 8: Ancient India 2500 BC-467 AD (pp )

Brick Activity Draw a brick on paper - turn it in Draw another brick that is 4x2 inches long and light brown - turn it in Example:

What might India have in common with Egypt and Sumer?

Chapter 8: L.1 Indus Valley Civilization 2500 BC-467 AD (pp ) Thinking Focus: “What evidence have archaeologists found of a highly-developed civilization in the Indus River Valley?” Obj: Show TWO examples of India’s culture still going on Describe S. Asian geography and how it influenced India Describe Indus Valley civilization and its level of dev’t Explain how we know about trade between Indus Valley and Mesopotamian civilizations Thinking Focus: “What evidence have archaeologists found of a highly-developed civilization in the Indus River Valley?” Obj: Show TWO examples of India’s culture still going on Describe S. Asian geography and how it influenced India Describe Indus Valley civilization and its level of dev’t Explain how we know about trade between Indus Valley and Mesopotamian civilizations Vocab : *subcontinent*silt

Indus Valley Civilization river for irrigation monsoon rains mountain barriers good soil (silt) haven for animals India History Overview Indus River Valley Achievements

I. p. 222 The Indus Valley Civilization A. Almost a Continent ideal place: mountains,  SUBCONTINENT  Himalayas - natural boundary  Work with your row to determine the cause of each effect listed below. Use the map on p. 233 to answer these questions: EFFECT: stopped invaders from entering the subcontinent provided water, silt, and water transportation for trade provided isolation from Asia trading boats from the sea could navigate to the Indus River Valley brought rain A. Almost a Continent ideal place: mountains,  SUBCONTINENT  Himalayas - natural boundary  Work with your row to determine the cause of each effect listed below. Use the map on p. 233 to answer these questions: EFFECT: stopped invaders from entering the subcontinent provided water, silt, and water transportation for trade provided isolation from Asia trading boats from the sea could navigate to the Indus River Valley brought rain Hatshepsut Video - start at 53

I. p. 222 The Indus Valley Civilization Indus River System flooded frequently  crops grew well  food surplus, cities developed 2. Asian Monsoons seasonal winds Apr.-Oct:  Nov-Mar:  Indus River System flooded frequently  crops grew well  food surplus, cities developed 2. Asian Monsoons seasonal winds Apr.-Oct:  Nov-Mar:  Indian Monsoons - just first 2 minutes

“How did the geography make the Indus Valley civilization grow?” Hatshepsut Video - start at 53

I. p. 225 The Indus Valley Civilization B. The Great River Civilization 70 sites found 1. Central Planning area =  towns - neatly laid out  2. Widespread Trade traded w/ far-away people Mohenjo-Daro - located in today’s Pakistan  B. The Great River Civilization 70 sites found 1. Central Planning area =  towns - neatly laid out  2. Widespread Trade traded w/ far-away people Mohenjo-Daro - located in today’s Pakistan 

I. p. 226 The Indus Valley Civilization C. Echoes from Abandoned Cities Indus Valley civilization declined  some parts survived:  C. Echoes from Abandoned Cities Indus Valley civilization declined  some parts survived: 

Chapter 8: L.2 Arrival of the Aryans 1500 BC- 600 BC (p ) Thinking Focus: “What did the Aryans contribute to Indian culture?” Obj: Identify the Indo-Europeans and indicate their influence worldwide Explain the Aryan contributions to the developing Indian tradition Explain the origins of the caste system Thinking Focus: “What did the Aryans contribute to Indian culture?” Obj: Identify the Indo-Europeans and indicate their influence worldwide Explain the Aryan contributions to the developing Indian tradition Explain the origins of the caste system Vocab : *Aryan*migration*caste

Aryan Culture Indus Valley Culture Migration Indian Culture: Sanskrit Vedic Religion Class system (varnas) Aryan Influence on the Indian Culture

A. From Where Did the Aryans Come? 2 theories: 1. Indus Valley theory - grew out of I.V. 2. Migration theory -  Indo-European Migrations semi-nomadic group - herded cattle  2000 BC - Indo E. left  Aryans moved 

2.Through the Mountain Passes migrated through  Aryan Hymns: The Vedas collection of  no written language  p. 231 Understanding Migration permanent move WHY?  PIE GRAPH INFO: Indo E 48%, Sino-Tibetan 23%, Black African 7%, other 22%

p. 232 B. What do the Vedas Reveal? way of life Aryans first settled in NW India - learned to  Aryan Religion universe divided into 3 regions:  Indra - most powerful god  Aryan Fire Sacrifice main ceremony 

p Social Classes 1.classes called varnas 2.three classes: 1. ruler/raja and his warriors 2. priests 3. commoners priests (brahmins) -  rulers/warriors -  merchants and common people -  servants - bottom  brought order to society subgroups formed called CASTES  - once born into a caste, were there forever

What do the Vedas reveal about the Aryan society and religion?

p What Remains Today of Aryan Ways? population grew -  crafts and trade  Sanskrit  Castes  Vedas  History of the Vedas

L.4 Recap T or F: Farmers were at the top of the social pyramid. T or F: Egyptians built pyramids as palaces for the king. ____________ led Kush in breaking away from Egyptian control __________ was the first Kushite pharaoh in Egypt. T or F: Embalming was used so that the body would be preserved for future generations to worship. Egyptian rulers became known as _____ not kings. T or F: Farmers were at the top of the social pyramid. T or F: Egyptians built pyramids as palaces for the king. ____________ led Kush in breaking away from Egyptian control __________ was the first Kushite pharaoh in Egypt. T or F: Embalming was used so that the body would be preserved for future generations to worship. Egyptian rulers became known as _____ not kings.