3.1: The Indo-Europeans

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The Indo-Europeans were a nomadic people that originated from the

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Steppes

Front

The _____ was a collection of prayers, magical spells, and ritual instructions.

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Vedas

Front

What peoples were NOT Indo-European influenced? The Hittites, The Aryans, The Greeks, The Moroccans

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The Moroccans

Front

Why were the Brahmin class associated with the mouth?

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The mouth can speak and would command the rest of the body.

Front

The Hittites adopted Mesopotamian culture from what group? Sumerians, Akkadians, Babylonians, Egyptians

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Akkadians

Front

What set the Hittites apart from other Indo-Europeans?

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They had a strong warrior class and improved weaponry.

Front

Which of the following language DID NOT develop from Indo-European influence, according to our textbook? Russian, German, Spanish, English

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Russian

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A _________ is a movement of people from one region to another.

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migration

Front

The Brahmins are associated with the mouth of Purusha in Aryans society. The dasas is the lowest class, making up the ____________ caste.

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Untouchables

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Why did so many languages originate from the Indo-Europeans?

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The migration of Indo-Europeans spread their language.