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Chapter 4: Ancient India Chapter 4.1: The Indus and Ganges River Valleys. 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. Objectives.
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Chapter 4: Ancient IndiaChapter 4.1: The Indus and Ganges River Valleys
Learn about India’s geographicsetting. Find out about life in an ancient cityof the Indus River valley.Learn about the rise of a new culturein the Indus and Ganges river valleys. Objectives
India’s Geographic Setting Subcontinent – A large piece of land that sticks out from a continent.
India’s Geographic Setting Monsoons – Strong winds that blow across the region at certain times of the year.
Life in the Indus River Valley Mohenjo-DaroBuilt above ground level.
Life in the Indus River Valley Mohenjo-DaroHomes and workshops made up one side of the city.
Life in the Indus River Valley Mohenjo-DaroPublic buildings stood on the other side.
Life in the Indus River Valley Citadel –The fortress in a city.
A New Culture Arises Aryans
A New Culture Arises Migrated-To relocate; to move from one place and settle in another.
A New Culture Arises Vedasor “Knowledge”
Aryans organized their society around three classes:Aryan Priests called BrahmansWarriors and NoblesArtisans and Merchants A New Culture Arises
A New Culture Arises Caste -A social class of people.