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India part II 1500-500bce

Explore the ancient Aryan migration to India, their impact on the culture, social structure, economy, and religion. Discover the Vedas, the foundation of Hinduism.

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India part II 1500-500bce

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  1. India part II 1500-500bce The mixing of Indo-European Aryans with native Dravidian Indians

  2. Indo-Europeans (Aryans) • Central Asian tribes • Nomadic people • Great warriors • Domesticated the horse • Early iron workers

  3. Aryan (Indo European) Migration 1800BCE from Turkinistan through Kyber pass to India

  4. Kyber Pass • Only land route between middle east and India for trade and invasion • Still important today – India and Pakistan both trying to control it

  5. Aryan Political System • Ruled by a king and local rulers • Many City states • Brought Horses and advanced weapons to India (conquered India) • duty of the king was the protection of his subjects, property, defense and maintenance of peace • culture spreads from the Indus to the Ganges River • Spoke Sanskrit

  6. Economy – Iron Age begins • Small self-sufficient agricultural communities • Iron Technology used for • farm tools • increased food production (rice) • Weapons • Barter system common

  7. Religion • Indian gods continue to be worshipped • Aryans bring new gods and Scriptures called Vedas • Combine to create Hinduism

  8. Ayran/Hindu Social Structure • Social Structure used by Aryans to control native Indians since warriors and priests are top • Brahmins – warriors, priests • Kshatriyas – rulers, warriors • Vaishyas – farmers, merchants, artisans • Sudras – laborers • Dalits (untouchables) – unpleasant, polluted jobs; not directly owned by others. • Strict segregation among castes. • All based on the tribal concept of the Ayrans that people are NOT equal

  9. Hindu Vedic Philosophy oldest written texts in India Veda means “Knowledge” in Sanskrit. Vedas inform and guide Hindus like the Bible guides Christians and the Koran guides Muslims Aryan/Vedic Civilization 1500-500BCE

  10. later Hindu Vedas (often poetic) that teach the metaphysical foundations of the Hindu faith Hare (ha-ray) Krishna’s war poem is the most important of the Upanishads Upanishads: literally means sitting in front of

  11. The Ancient Vedic Hymns • Rig Veda - Knowledge of Hymns, almost 11,000 verses • “There is only one truth, only men describe it in different ways.“ • Ayur Veda - Knowledge of Medicine, over 100,000 verses • Yajur Veda - Knowledge of Liturgy, 3,988 verses • Sama Veda - Knowledge of Classical Music, 1,549 verses • Upanishads • Jyotisha – Astrology and Astronomy. • Kalpa – Rituals and Legal matters. • Siksha – Phonetics. • Aitareya – Creation of the Universe, Man and Evolution. • Kama Sutra - Knowledge of Love and Sex • Chandogya – Reincarnation, Soul. • Kaushitaki – Karma. • Kena – Austerity, Work, and Restraint. • Dharnur Veda – Science of Archery and War. • Mundaka – Discipline, Faith and warning of Ignorance. • Sulba Sutra – Knowledge of Mathematics • Yoga Sutra - Knowledge of Meditation

  12. Vedic Age ends with Invasions of Darius and Alexander

  13. Alexander

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