1. Aryans Bring Change to India

2. Migration Begins
Migration: the movement of persons from one country to another
Begins in Ancient India in 1500 BC
Lasts for over 3000 years

3. Aryans Migrate Earliest migrants called themselves Aryans
Aryans were warriors and herders
Travel from Central Asia

5. Thinking Questions:
Discuss with your group and come up with a few ideas:
Why would people want to migrate from one place to another?

6. Why Aryans Migrate Not 100% certain why large scale migration occurs
Possible Explanation:
Drought
Famine
Disease
Other Natural Disaster

7. Thinking Question
Discuss with your group and come up with a few ideas:
What impact can newcomers have after they’ve migrated into a settled area?

8. Impact of Migration on India
Competition over land causes disputes
Aryans become farmers
Establish Small Villages
Language Evolves

11. Aryans Bring Foundation of Hinduism
Sanskrit: Aryan Language
Vedas: Holiest Aryan Book
Caste System: structured class system

12. Reflection
How were the Aryans able to spread their religions beliefs so easily?