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IRV had the following...
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1. river for irrigation 2. monsoon rains 3. good soil 4 mountain barriers 5. haven for animals
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From what has been found, we believe-
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1. Strong central government 2. Widespread trade
3. Polytheistic |
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IRV accomplishments
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1. 1st to raise chickens as food
2. cotton weaving 3. bracelets |
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Geography-
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*Indus River
*Ganges River *Arabian Sea *Himalaya and Hindu Kush Mts. |
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What were the Aryans?
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Nomadic tribe from Central Asia
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Society (varnas)
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*Brahmins
*Rajas and warriors *Merchants and commoners *Servants |
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Today traces of Aryan culture can still be seen...
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*Sanskrit
*Caste system *Vedas *Number system *Famous epics *Iron/metal work |
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Who was Indra?
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Most powerful god. He was the god of war and the thrower of thunderbolts. Each morning Indra defeated a dragon of darkness
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What are Vedas?
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religious books with sacred hymns/poems that teach ethics or virues. passed on orally by priests. name means- knowledge
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Fire sacrifice-
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symbolized connections to the universe- a goal was to honor and celebrate conncections
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