1 / 41

Indus River Valley Civilization and Caste System in Ancient China

Learn about the geographical impact on the development of the Indus River Valley civilization, the achievements and decline of the Harappan civilization, and the Caste System in Ancient India. Also, explore the Shang and Zhou dynasties in Ancient China.

hattiesmith
Download Presentation

Indus River Valley Civilization and Caste System in Ancient China

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. BELLWORK: August 28th • Today we are going to start our study of the Indus River Valley civilization. To begin, read “The Impact of Geography” on pages 36-37 and answer the following: • List three geographical features that impacted the development of the Indus River Valley civilization. • How did the Indian climate impact farming? • Describe the customary practice of suttee. (pg. 39) • THINKER: Why is it important to study world religions in history class?

  2. South Asian Civilization arose in 2500B.C. Rivers: Indus & Ganges Mountain ranges: Hindu Kush & Himalayas Two major cities: Harappa & Mohenjo-Daro Two major groups: Harappans (3000BC-1500BC) & Aryans (1500BC-600BC) Indus River Valley Civilization

  3. Harappa

  4. Mohenjo-Daro https://connected.mcgraw-hill.com/media/repository/protected_content/COMPOUND/50000083/17/82/WHG_SC_C02_L3_ii02/network_frame.html?mghCourseID=D3T7OXOMZOS8V95QLYM5YKQJ9Q

  5. To learn more about the Indus River Valley civilization, read pages 37-39; 108-111 and complete the worksheet for notes!

  6. BELLWORK: August 29th • Describe three achievements of the Harappan civilization. • How did the Harappan civilization end? • How did the Aryans come to power? • List three aspects of the Aryan culture. • THINKER: What was the Caste System?

  7. Describe three achievements of the Harappan civilization.

  8. Harappan Civilization • Urban centers were well planned & organized • Streets, wells = availability of water, trash/sewage disposal • Production of clay pots, bronze, jewelry, and cotton • Traded with people of Mesopotamia • How did the Harappan civilization end? • Harappan Civilization collapsed by 1500 B.C. • Severe climate changes (heat & flooding) • Natural disasters (earthquake) • Foreign migration (searching for better/more land)

  9. Who were the Aryans? How did they come to power?

  10. The Aryans (1500-600 BC) • Nomadic people from the North (Indo-European) • Migrated south & settled where Harappa used to be (over centuries) • Called themselves Aryans (“noble people”) • Warriors – took over the area

  11. List three aspects of the Aryan Culture.

  12. The Aryans (1500-600 BC) • Sanskrit language • Domesticated horses for military use • Iron plow & weapons • Rise of Hinduism (polytheistic) • Brought order and organization to society (Family unit, gender roles, caste system) • Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha, lived here and started the faith of Buddhism 

  13. What is the Caste System?

  14. Review: Important Terms • Varna • Caste System • Karma • Reincarnation

  15. Hindu & Caste System Video Clips • Reincarnation • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KloXPIDYwII • Caste System explained & comparison to Egypt: • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SV78-ad8tpw • The Untouchable Kids of India (start at 1:00) • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2kXQgSKI6w

  16. The Caste System • The Aryans developed a social system consisting of four main social classes or varnas. • This system became the foundation of Hinduism. • Each varna had it’s own duties. • Brahmin • Kshatriyas • Vaisyas • Sudras • Dalit (Untouchables) • Based on their religious beliefs, if one had good karma, they could be reincarnated into a higher caste. (does not apply to untouchables) • Only men could go to school & teach; women had no rights

  17. Create your own caste system diagram in your notes!!!

  18. BELLWORK: Block 2 • What is the worst aspect of the Caste System? Why? • If this system is so restrictive, why do millions of people still follow it? • What would need to happen in order to successfully abolish the Caste System? • THINKER: What is a philosophy? How is this different than religion?

  19. Ancient China Pgs. 40-44; 130-132

  20. Chinese Civilizations • Formed along the Huang River Valley. • Did not have contact with outside civilizations • Ancient China was ruled by dynasties

  21. Chinese Civilizations • Ancient China was ruled by two dynasties: • Shang dynasty: 1750BC – 1045BC • Zhou dynasty: 1045BC – 256BC

  22. Reading: Ancient China Pages 40-44 Pages 130-132 Chinese Philosophies and Schools of Thought Confucianism vs. Daoism • Read about the Shang and Zhou dynasties • Describe government, technology, culture, religion and decline • Summarize the main points!

  23. Review • How did the Shang dynasty rule China? • List three achievements of the Shang. • Describe the transition from the Shang to the Zhou dynasty. • What was the Mandate of Heaven? How was this tied to dynastic rulers? • List three achievements of the Zhou.

  24. How did the Shang dynasty rule China?

  25. Shang Dynasty • 1750BC – 1045BC • Government was based off land ownership • King appointed leaders to rule local territories (aristocracy) • Religion: Believed in the afterlife and worshiped ancestors; believed priests could communicate with gods (oracle bones) • Used large armies, bronze weapons and chariots to conquer territory • Cultural achievements: bronze objects, ivory, silk, pottery, and the creation of cities. • Describe the transition from the Shang to the Zhou dynasty.

  26. Zhou Dynasty • List three achievements of the Zhou dynasty. • In 1045BC, the Shang king was killed (tyrant!) and a new dynasty came to power, the Zhou. (JOH) • Ruled by the Mandate of Heaven • Priests had the authority to call upon the gods and predict the future • Agricultural system: nobles owned the land and peasants worked it. • Technological advances: roads, horses, cross-bow, iron plows, irrigation & expanded foreign trade (silk) • Under the Zhou, China became the most populated country in the world. • After 800 years of rule, internal violence & civil wars challenged the king’s rule.

  27. Daoism vs. Confucianism?? Confucianism Daoism

  28. Ancient River Valley Civilizations

  29. Vocab Squares: Asian Civilization Beliefs • To start: divide your paper into eight squares. • Each term = 4 squares • Caste System, Confucianism, Daoism & Buddhism • Each square is dedicated to a different concept and is meant to further your understanding of important historical concepts. • These need to be summarized and in your own words! Show your understanding!

  30. TERM

  31. BELLWORK: September 1st • Read about Buddhism on pages 112-115 and answer the following: • Describe Siddhartha’s early life. What made him leave? • What happened as a result of Siddhartha’s meditation? • What is nirvana? • In your own words, summarize The “Four Noble Truths.” • In your opinion, which aspect of “The Middle Path” is most important? Why? • How did Siddhartha challenge Hinduism? • THINKER: Why is Buddhism classified as a philosophy and NOT a religion?

  32. Venn Diagram: India vs. China

More Related