Anceint India
Published on Oct 23, 2017
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Anceint India
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Geography
The Indian Ocean
The Hymalayas
The Hindu Kush
Two Major Rivers in Northern India were important for the growth of Civilizations (Harrapa and Mojenjo-Daro)
The Indus River
The Ganges River
The Aryans
Humans were able to travel through Mountain Passes in the Hindu Kush to settle in the region
However, the Aryans were also able to use these passes to invade the settled regions
Aryans: An aggressive people that invaded India around 1500 B.C.E.
The Aryans had an enormous impact on the culture of India
The Aryans had an enormous impact on the culture of India
First, they institute the Caste System
The Caste System: System that divides Hindus into "classes" that influence all social interactions and occupations
The Caste system will eventually become intertwined with the predominant religion: Hinduism
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Religions
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Hinduism
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The Aryans are also believed to have brought Hinduism to India
There is no specific founder for Hinduism; it is a combination of religion and Indian culture that has evolved for thousands of years
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Hinduism contains many gods (Polytheistic), although many Hindus believe they are really Monotheistic
Sacred Texts: (many) but the most important are the Vedas, Upanishads, and the Bhagavad Gita
These texts are written in Sanskrit; also brought by the Aryans
Other Important Beliefs in Hinduism:
- Reincarnation: Rebirth based on Karma
- Karma: Knowledge that all thoughts and actions result in future consequences
