Chapter 8:

Ancient India 2500 BC-467 AD (pp. 218-221)

Chapter 8:

Ancient India 2500 BC-467 AD (pp. 218-221)

Brick Activity• Draw a brick on paper - turn it in

• Draw another brick that is 4x2 inches long and light brown - turn it in

• Example:

What might India have in common with Egypt and

Sumer?

Chapter 8: L.1

Indus Valley Civilization 2500 BC-467 AD (pp. 218-221)

Chapter 8: L.1

Indus Valley Civilization 2500 BC-467 AD (pp. 218-221)

Thinking Focus:“What evidence have archaeologists found of a highly-developed civilization in the Indus River Valley?”Obj:Show TWO examples of India’s culture still going onDescribe S. Asian geography and how it influenced IndiaDescribe Indus Valley civilization and its level of dev’tExplain how we know about trade between Indus Valley and Mesopotamian civilizations

Thinking Focus:“What evidence have archaeologists found of a highly-developed civilization in the Indus River Valley?”Obj:Show TWO examples of India’s culture still going onDescribe S. Asian geography and how it influenced IndiaDescribe Indus Valley civilization and its level of dev’tExplain how we know about trade between Indus Valley and Mesopotamian civilizations

VocabVocab::

*subcontinent*subcontinent

*silt*silt

Indus Valley Civilization

river for irrigation

monsoon rains

mountain barriers

good soil (silt)

haven for

animals

India History Overview Indus River Valley Achievements

I. p. 222 The Indus Valley Civilization

I. p. 222 The Indus Valley Civilization

A. Almost a Continent

•ideal place: mountains, •SUBCONTINENT •Himalayas - natural boundary

•Work with your row to determine the cause of each effect listed below. Use the map on p. 233 to answer these questions:•EFFECT:stopped invaders from entering the subcontinent provided water, silt, and water transportation for trade provided isolation from Asiatrading boats from the sea could navigate to the Indus River Valley brought rain

A. Almost a Continent

•ideal place: mountains, •SUBCONTINENT •Himalayas - natural boundary

•Work with your row to determine the cause of each effect listed below. Use the map on p. 233 to answer these questions:•EFFECT:stopped invaders from entering the subcontinent provided water, silt, and water transportation for trade provided isolation from Asiatrading boats from the sea could navigate to the Indus River Valley brought rain

Hatshepsut Video - start at 53

I. p. 222 The Indus Valley Civilization

I. p. 222 The Indus Valley Civilization

Indus River System •flooded frequently

•

•crops grew well food surplus, cities developed2. Asian Monsoons1.seasonal winds

•Apr.-Oct: •Nov-Mar:

Indus River System •flooded frequently

•

•crops grew well food surplus, cities developed2. Asian Monsoons1.seasonal winds

•Apr.-Oct: •Nov-Mar:

Indian Monsoons - just first 2 minutes

“How did the geography make the Indus Valley civilization grow?”“How did the geography make the Indus Valley civilization grow?”

Hatshepsut Video - start at 53

I. p. 225 The Indus Valley Civilization

I. p. 225 The Indus Valley Civilization

B. The Great River Civilization•70 sites found1. Central Planning

•area = •towns - neatly laid out 2. Widespread Trade•traded w/ far-away people•Mohenjo-Daro - located in

today’s Pakistan

B. The Great River Civilization•70 sites found1. Central Planning

•area = •towns - neatly laid out 2. Widespread Trade•traded w/ far-away people•Mohenjo-Daro - located in

today’s Pakistan

I. p. 226 The Indus Valley Civilization

I. p. 226 The Indus Valley Civilization

C. Echoes from Abandoned Cities•Indus Valley civilization declined

•some parts survived:

C. Echoes from Abandoned Cities•Indus Valley civilization declined

•some parts survived:

Chapter 8: L.2

Arrival of the Aryans1500 BC- 600 BC (p. 229-234)

Chapter 8: L.2

Arrival of the Aryans1500 BC- 600 BC (p. 229-234)

Thinking Focus: “What did the Aryans contribute to Indian culture?”Obj:Identify the Indo-Europeans and indicate their influence worldwideExplain the Aryan contributions to the developing Indian traditionExplain the origins of the caste system

Thinking Focus: “What did the Aryans contribute to Indian culture?”Obj:Identify the Indo-Europeans and indicate their influence worldwideExplain the Aryan contributions to the developing Indian traditionExplain the origins of the caste system

VocabVocab::

*Aryan*Aryan*migration*migration

*caste*caste

Aryan Culture

Indus Valley Culture

Migration

Indian Culture:

•Sanskrit•Vedic Religion•Class system (varnas)

Aryan Influence on the Indian

Culture

A. From Where Did the Aryans Come?• 2 theories:1. Indus Valley theory - grew out of I.V.

2. Migration theory - 1.Indo-European Migrations•semi-nomadic group - herded

cattle•2000 BC - Indo E. left •Aryans moved

2.Through the Mountain Passes

3.migrated through 3.Aryan Hymns: The Vedas

4.collection of 5.no written language p. 231 Understanding Migration2.permanent move

3.WHY? 4.PIE GRAPH INFO: Indo E 48%, Sino-Tibetan 23%, Black African 7%, other 22%

p. 232 B. What do the Vedas Reveal?•way of life•Aryans first settled in NW

India - learned to 1.Aryan Religion•universe divided into 3

regions: •Indra - most powerful god

2.Aryan Fire Sacrifice

•main ceremony

p. 233 3. Social Classes•classes called varnas•three classes: 1. ruler/raja and his warriors 2. priests 3. commoners

• priests (brahmins) - • rulers/warriors - • merchants and common people - • servants - bottom •brought order to society

•subgroups formed called CASTES - once born into a caste, were there forever

What do the Vedas reveal about the Aryan society and religion?

p. 233 4. What Remains Today of Aryan Ways?

•population grew - •crafts and trade •Sanskrit •Castes •Vedas

History of the Vedas

L.4 RecapL.4 Recap T or F: Farmers were at the top of the social pyramid. T or F: Egyptians built pyramids as palaces for the king. ____________ led Kush in breaking away from Egyptian control __________ was the first Kushite pharaoh in Egypt. T or F: Embalming was used so that the body would be preserved for future generations to worship. Egyptian rulers became known as _____ not kings.

T or F: Farmers were at the top of the social pyramid. T or F: Egyptians built pyramids as palaces for the king. ____________ led Kush in breaking away from Egyptian control __________ was the first Kushite pharaoh in Egypt. T or F: Embalming was used so that the body would be preserved for future generations to worship. Egyptian rulers became known as _____ not kings.