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Citadel Of Mohenjo- Daro
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Burial Pottery, Harappa
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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.
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Aryan Migration pastoral depended on their cattle. warriors horse-drawn chariots.
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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
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In Mohenjo- Daro and Harrappa, There were no social classes!
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However when the Aryans arrived… So did social classes, or varnas, according to the Vedas.
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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
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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
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Eight Fold Path
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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.
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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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REVIEW/QUIZ All terms Hinduism Buddhism Map of India http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxXP2 BliN9Ahttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxXP2 BliN9A
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