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Ancient India

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subcontinent large mass of land; part of a continent but separated because of a physical feature
monsoon strong winds that blow in one direction in the winter, and in the opposite direction in the summer
Sanskrit ancient written language of India
raja prince or tribal leader
caste social group that you are born into and can't change
guru teacher
Himalayas Highest mountains in the world; separate India from the rest of Asia
Ganges India has 2 fertile river valleys created by the Indus River and the ______________ River.
Indus The first urban civilization in India started around 3000 B.C. near the _______________ River after it flooded and left fertile soil. It lasted until around 1500 B.C.
Harappa _________________ and Mohenjo-Daro were large, well-planned cities in India.
garbage chutes Cities had wells, drains for waste-water, ________________, and organized governments.
farmers Most people were _______________ and grew wheat, barley, peas, and cotton.
artisans City-dwellers were _____________ and made jewelry, pottery, tools, and cloth.
traded The Harappans ________________ their goods with people from other lands.
Aryans Hunters, raised cattle, were nomadic, expert warriors, had metal-tipped spears & wooden chariots
Asia Aryans left central ______________ and started moving into Indus River valley around 1500 B.C.
cattle Aryans become farmers and eventually declared _____________ sacred.
iron plow Aryans invented the __________________ and built canals to improve farming.
men considered more important; could inherit property, go to school, and become priests
marriage arranged by parents
divorce not allowed
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