Definition Invasion Forced entry intrusion taking over Aryan Invasion The Aryans were a group from Eurasia They were nomads who traveled from place to place Around 1500 BCE they settled in India around the Indus River ID: 551079
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The AryansSlide2
Definition
Invasion- Forced entry, intrusion, taking overSlide3
Aryan Invasion
The Aryans were a group from Eurasia
They were nomads who traveled from place to place
Around 1500 BCE, they settled in India around the Indus RiverSlide4
Aryan Invasion
The Aryans conquered and took control of the cities of the Indus Valley
The people of the Indus Valley had been weakened by famine
The Aryans were strong warriors and also had advanced weapons and toolsSlide5
Migration Route of Aryans
1500 BCESlide6
Cultural Diffusion
Cultural Diffusion- The spreading of culture
Ideas, technology, food, music, clothing, etc.
The Aryans gave up their nomadic lifestyle and settled in India
They brought their culture to India
Over time, Aryan culture merged with the local cultureSlide7
Impact of Aryan Culture
The Aryans had major influence on Indian culture in 3 major areas
Religion:
Hinduism
Written Language:
Sanskrit
Social Structure:
Caste SystemSlide8
Hinduism
The Hindu religion is based off several Aryan beliefs:
The belief in many gods and that these gods lived in nature
The Vedas are sacred texts (similar to the Bible)Slide9
Hinduism
Today Hinduism is practiced by over 1 billion people and is the 3
rd
largest religion in the world
It is also the oldest living religion in the world
(Oldest religion that is still practiced-
Over 3,000 years old
)Slide10
Sanskrit-
A written language
When the Aryans came to India, the people in India did not have a universal language
The Aryans introduced
Sanskrit
and it spread throughout India
The Vedas were written in SanskritSlide11
Caste System
The
caste system
in India has been around for over 2,000 years
People are divided into groups based on their
occupation
People remained in their castes for life
There are 5 different levels within the Caste SystemSlide12
Caste System
Brahman
- Priests and other holy menSlide13
Caste System
Kshatriyas
- Rulers, warriors, and land owners Slide14
Caste System
Vaishyas
- Merchants and tradersSlide15
Caste System
Shudras
- Artisans and farmersSlide16
Caste System
Harijans
- Outside the Caste System, known as “Untouchables”Slide17
Caste System
This was a dominant part of Indian culture until the mid-1900s when it was made illegal
Although it is illegal, it is still followed in India as an unspoken rule
Gandhi fought for the rights of “untouchables”Slide18
Empires of IndiaSlide19
Small Kingdoms of India
During the time of the Aryans (1500–500 BCE), chiefdoms began to develop
Chiefdom- A group of villages under the control of one leader
Over time, these chiefdoms slowly changed into kingdoms with a central government
Most of India began to be divided into small states or kingdoms Slide20
Chandragupta Maurya
Strong military commander who rose to power at the age of 20
United the kingdoms of Northern India, becoming the first true emperor of India
Created a
dynasty
- His sons would go on to rule the Mauryan EmpireSlide21
Mauryan Empire
Lasted from 321 B.C.E to 185 B.C.E (about 150 years)
Mostly in modern-day India. Parts in modern-day Afghanistan, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, and Iran
Population is estimated to be about 50 million
320 B.C.
305 B.C.
300 B.C.Slide22
Maurya Empire
Developed a
trading network
across South Asia
Created a system of finance, administration, and security
Created the world’s first
currency
(money)
Ashoka the Great
was the grandson of Chandragupta Maurya (ruled from 265 BCE-238 BCE)
Known for being a strong warrior and then later spreading Buddhism Slide23
Ashoka the Great
He was a great warrior and conquered much land for the Empire
Elephant Armies
After fighting many battles, he was disgusted with the violence and decided to lead a peaceful life
Ashoka changed from being a warrior to spreading education and trade
He converted to Buddhism and dedicated his life to spreading the religion
Buddhism is a religion centered around peace and living in harmony with natureSlide24
Gupta Empire
After Ashoka the Great died, most of India broke off into smaller kingdoms and empires for several centuries
Chandra Gupta I was able to unite many kingdoms and form the next large empire of India
Lasted 320 CE-550 CE (about 230 years)Slide25
Gupta Empire
Built roads, linking cities and towns and increasing trade
India was wealthy under the Gupta Empire
Hinduism became the main religion, although religious freedom was encouragedSlide26
Gupta Empire
Many inventions and scientific discoveries
Called the “Golden Age of India”
Schools and universities were built
Developed Arabic numerals, the basis of our number system
Created the
concept of 0
(zero)
The zero makes it possible to use multiple digits and make math operations easier