world history (9/23) do now: what inferences can you make about this place based on its...
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World History (9/23) Do Now: What
inferences can you make about this place based on its geographical features? How is the geography similar to Mesopotamia and Egypt?
Once again, its rivers The Indus The Ganges The Brahmaputra
These make agriculture possible
Life still centers around the monsoon-a seasonal wind Winter-hot and dry from
the northeast Summer- wet from the
southwest Moisture from the Indian
Ocean
Why so important?
Indus River Valley civilization Lasted about 1,000
years 2500 BCE-
emergence 1750 BCE-decline 1500 BCE-collapse
How does this civilization compare to those of Egypt and Mesopotamia?
World History (9/24) Do Now: Egypt review question After death, the Egyptians saved some organs
(heart, intestines, etc.)while disposing of others (the brain). What does this show us about their beliefs? A. They believed a person’s organs were not
necessary after death. B. They believed a person’s organs would be needed
in the afterlife. C. The Egyptians’ beliefs about the body show a
limited grasp of basic medical knowledge. D. Helping the dead bridge the gap between life on
earth and the afterlife was of the highest importance.
Destruction of Indus River Brought about by
nomadic people from the north Aryans Horse drawn chariots
and superior weapons Warlike people
Their civilization centers around the Ganges 1500-500 BCE
What’s your status? Draw a social status
card from the box Connect with the other
individuals who share your status
What do you think your status in the Ganges River civilization would be? Why?
What do you think it should be? Why?
Aryan society Social division by
occupation Brahmins-priests Kashatriyas-warriors Vaisyas-herders, farmers,
artisans, and merchants Sudras-non-Aryan people
(farmworkers, servants, laborers) Lowest level
Later another group added Untouchables (outcasts)
Final thoughts on social status Why do you think
the Aryans divided their society this way?
What possible effects would this have (positive and negative)?
Aryan religious beliefs Polytheistic Natural forces such as
Sun Sky Storm Fire
Indra-chief god Used the thunderbolt to destroy
demons (destruction) Bring about rain (renewal)
Move toward Brahman-single spirit that resided in all things
Mysticism-seeking spiritual truth Through yoga-direct communion
with divine forces
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