Citadel Of Mohenjo- Daro

Burial Pottery, Harappa

Vocabulary migration – movement of people from one place to another. Subcontinent – a large landmass, that is part of a continent but is separated in some way. Silt – fine – grained soil.

Aryan Migration  pastoral  depended on their cattle.  warriors  horse-drawn chariots.

Aryan Hymns: The Vedas Vedas ( VAY duhs)- hymns and peoms Early Aryans passed down the Vedas orally using Sanskrit. The Vedas revealed information about the Aryans way of life

In Mohenjo- Daro and Harrappa, There were no social classes!

However when the Aryans arrived… So did social classes, or varnas, according to the Vedas.

HINDUISM Major religion in India and also a way of life Follows a strict caste system where duty and responsibility to your caste (class) is most important Believe in reincarnation and karma Go through Life’s Four Stages Gods = Shiva and Vishnu

BBUDDHISM Religion founded in India by Siddhartha; this religion stresses moderation and nonviolence Central figure = Buddha Meditation Believe in reincarnation and karma Follow the Four Noble Truths and the Eight Fold Path

Eight Fold Path

VVOCABULARY #2 Caste – a division within India’s class system Guru – spiritual teacher Moderation – not too much or too little of anything (not extreme) Reincarnation – rebirth Karma – good/bad actions earn you good/bad karma. Epic – a long poem Darma – believing in the teachings of the religion.

Buddhism OR Hinduism It is wrong to take a life, even in a religious sacrifice All people are equal and everyone can find peace The goal of reincarnation is movement to a higher caste Duty is of higher value than human and animal life The Four Noble Truths are a way to enlightenment.

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