1. 6.24 Can you describe the cities of the Indus River civilization (Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa) and analyze the
significance of the Aryan invasions?
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2. Harappan Civilization
6.24 Can you describe the cities of the Indus River civilization (Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa) and analyze the significance of the Aryan invasions?
Harappan Civilization
People
Population grew in the Indus River Valley.
Growth came as irrigation and farming techniques improved.
Cities were built as surplus food was produced.

3. Harappan Civilization
6.24 Can you describe the cities of the Indus River civilization (Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa) and analyze the significance of the Aryan invasions?
Harappan Civilization
Cities
Harrapa
Mohenjo Daro
Fortresses for defense against enemies
Well-planned public areas

4. Harappan Civilization
6.24 Can you describe the cities of the Indus River civilization (Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa) and analyze the significance of the Aryan invasions?
Harappan Civilization
Achievements
Wells and indoor plumbing
Pottery, cotton clothing, jewelry
India’s first writing system

5. 6.24 Can you describe the cities of the Indus River civilization (Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa) and analyze the significance of the Aryan invasions?
Aryan Invasions
Invaders from the West
When the Harappan civilization dissipated in 1700 BC, Central Asians called Aryans began taking over territory.

6. 6.24 Can you describe the cities of the Indus River civilization (Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa) and analyze the significance of the Aryan invasions?
Religion
The Aryans left behind vast collections of poems, hymns, myths, and rituals. They also had religious writings known as Vedas.

7. 6.24 Can you describe the cities of the Indus River civilization (Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa) and analyze the significance of the Aryan invasions?
Government
No central government: small communities ruled by rajas

8. 6.24 Can you describe the cities of the Indus River civilization (Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa) and analyze the significance of the Aryan invasions?
Language
Sanskrit is the root of many modern South Asian languages.

9. Harappan Civilization--
6.24 Can you describe the cities of the Indus River civilization (Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa) and analyze the significance of the Aryan invasions?
Harappan Civilization--
Two major cities: Harappa, Mohenjo Daro
Advanced civilization that thrived between 2300 and 1700 BC
Culture, artistry, city planning
Aryan Invasion—
South Asian warriors pushed through the Hindu Kush mountains and settled in the Indus Valley
Oral tradition in religion and mythology resulted in the most important language of ancient India: Sanskrit.

10. What happened to these advanced cities?
6.24 Can you describe the cities of the Indus River civilization (Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa) and analyze the significance of the Aryan invasions?
What were some of the contributions the Harappan Civilization gave to the world?
What happened to these advanced cities?
Why is Sanskrit the root of many South Asian languages?
How did the Aryans invade?

11. Exit Ticket: On the sticky note provided answer these 3 questions.
6.24 Can you describe the cities of the Indus River civilization (Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa) and analyze the significance of the Aryan invasions?
Exit Ticket:  On the sticky note provided answer these 3 questions.
1.  Who invaded the Harappan Civilization and took control?
2.  Between what years did the Harappan Civilization thrive?
3.  Why do you think the Harappan Civilization and the city-state of Mohenjo-Daro so successful and advanced?
When complete, put your sticky on the Fridge :)