Target: Preview our next river civ. 8 December 2014 Intro to India Game On your desk: Only your textbook! HW – None – but bring book every day!

With your host: Mr. Morrison With your host: Mr. Morrison

Name the 5 elements of a civilization 1.Stable food supply 2.Division of Labor 3.System of Government 4.Social Pyramid 5.Advanced Culture

This is a large landmass that is smaller than a continent. Subcontinent

This is a seasonal wind pattern that can cause wet and dry seasons. Monsoons

This is going without food for a period of time. Fasting

This is the focusing of the mind on spiritual ideas. Meditation

Sanskrit This is the most important language of ancient India.

This is what we call the main river valley in India. Indus River Valley

These are the types of winters that India has., dry winters Warm, dry winters

These are the two landforms that cover most of India. Fertile plains and rugged plateaus

These are the two mountain ranges that run over the top of India. The Himalayas and the Hindu Kush

Because of farming, the people in the Indus River Valley were able to have this. A Surplus

These two things helped the Aryans expand their territory. Chariots and advanced weapons

These are the years the Harappan Civilization thrived between. Between 2300 and 1700 BC

Much of what we know about the Aryans comes from these. The Vedas

Aryans villages were governed by these. A Rajas

These people took over the Indus Valley after the Harappan Civilization crumbled. The Aryans

This is called the process of rebirth. Reincarnation

This was Buddha’s real name. Siddharta Gautama

This is the largest religion in India today. Hinduism

According to the Vedas, there were four social groups that were called this. The Varnas

These are the effects that good or bad actions have on a person’s soul. Karma

This is the dividing of Indian society into groups based on a person’s wealth, birth, or job. The Caste System

This is a state of perfect piece. Nirvana

Buddha believed in these two main things. That people should act morally and treat others well

Buddha wanted to know why there was so much of this in the world. Pain

These are the greatest primary sources we have on the Harappan Civilization. Their cities

FINAL Question ? Ancient India

This religion was based on the teachings of Mahavira. Jainism

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