1) Where did the Indo-Aryan people come from? 2) What was the primary occupation of the Indo- Aryan invaders? 3) What color of skin did the Indo-Aryans have? The original Indus River Valley inhabitants? 4) Why did the Indo-Aryans create strict rules governing marriage among the different social orders? 5) The Indo-Aryans created 2 social classes in the Indus River Valley. Who was at the top of the social class? Bottom?

1) From Europe just north of the Black and Caspian Seas. 2) Sheep and cattle herders (nomads). 3) Indo-Aryans were light skinned. Indus River Valley inhabitants were dark skinned. 4) To prevent intermarriage between social orders. 5) Warriors and priests at the top. Merchants, traders, farmers, and servants at the bottom.

1) Explain how life in Northern India changed with the coming of the Indo-Aryans. 2) Identify the major contributions of the Indo- Aryans to ancient Indian society.

1) A region’s physical geography and climate greatly affect a civilizations ability to engage in successful farming, trade, and cultural development. 2) In order for a civilization to survive, it must make many advances in science and technology. 3) A people’s culture and religion are interwoven with the activities of their daily lives.

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Directions: 1) Read Chapter 3 Section 2 on pages ) Pair up with the person next to you. 3) Fill in the following chart (each of you need your own copy): Characteristics of Indo-Aryan Society Government Social Life Economy