Indus River Valley Civilization Flashcard

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The cities were built with standard size __________ and with extensive __________ systems.

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blocks, plumbing

Front

The Indus River Valley used __________ systems and canals.

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irrigation

Front

The Indus River Valley traded cotton cloth, grain, copper, bronze pearls, & ivory in __________.

Back

cities

Front

The Indus River Valley religion included a __________ of creation.

Back

myth

Front

The Indus River Valley used images of sacred animals such as the __________.

Back

bull

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Society in the Indus River Valley ends around __________.

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1900 BCE

Front

Aryan people migrate into India through the Khyber Pass around 1750 BC and begin the civilization based on the Vedas.

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Aryan, Khyber Pass, civilization

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The Vedas are written in __________ beginning about 1500 BC, represent the oldest __________ of Hinduism, and include poems, prayers, and the Hindu ____________.

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Sanskrit, scriptures, philosophy

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Aryan society is divided by occupation: __________ - priests, __________ - warriors, __________ - herders, farmers, artisans, merchants, and __________ - Non-Aryans, laborers, servants. This establishes the basis for __________ society.

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Brahmins, Vaishyas, Kshatriyas, Shudras, Caste

Front

Who were the first to invade the Indus Valley Civilization?

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The Aryans