1. Chapter 4: Ancient India Chapter 4
Chapter 4: Ancient India Chapter 4.1: The Indus and Ganges River Valleys

2. Objectives
Learn about India’s geographic setting. Find out about life in an ancient city of the Indus River valley. Learn about the rise of a new culture in the Indus and Ganges river valleys.

3. Himalayas 1,500 miles long & 5 miles high

4. India’s Geographic Setting
Subcontinent – A large piece of land that sticks out from a continent.

5. India’s Geographic Setting
Monsoons – Strong winds that blow across the region at certain times of the year.

6. Life in the Indus River Valley
Mohenjo-Daro Built above ground level.

7. Life in the Indus River Valley
Mohenjo-Daro Homes and workshops made up one side of the city.

8. Life in the Indus River Valley
Mohenjo-Daro Public buildings stood on the other side.

9. Life in the Indus River Valley
Citadel – The fortress in a city.

10. A New Culture Arises
Aryans

11. Migrated - To relocate; to move from one place and settle in another.
A New Culture Arises
Migrated - To relocate; to move from one place and settle in another.

12. A New Culture Arises
Vedas or “Knowledge”

13. A New Culture Arises
Aryans organized their society around three classes: Aryan Priests called Brahmans Warriors and Nobles Artisans and Merchants

14. Caste - A social class of people.
A New Culture Arises
Caste - A social class of people.