Indus
History
The Indus civilization started in 2,500 B.C.E.
Major events:
Two main cities are: Mohenjo-Daro, Harappa
Major cities in modern day Pakistan
Irrigation system is the first and most technical of all early civilizations
The end of the Indus civilization is unknown.
Major events:
Two main cities are: Mohenjo-Daro, Harappa
Major cities in modern day Pakistan
Irrigation system is the first and most technical of all early civilizations
The end of the Indus civilization is unknown.
Geography
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The Geography of the Indus river valley is in Modern day Pakistan and India. India is on the South East part of where the Indus settled which is near the Indus river. Pakistan is technically where the Indus settled but they spread to India.
Some local rivers by the civilization are:
Some local rivers by the civilization are:
- The Indus river
- The Ravi river
- The Luni river
Economy
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The Indus River Valley Civilization grew many crops for food.
These food items are:
These food items are:
- Wheat
- Barley
- Dates
- Vegetables
Social Sturcture
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The Social Structure of the Indus Civilization is: The Caste System
- Brahmins- Priest and King
- Kahayan's- Warriors and Aristocrats (Ruler)
- Vishay's- Artisans and Merchants
- Saundra- Peasants and Servants
Government
The Indus river valley civilization has a upper, middle, and lower classes.
These different classes consist of:
Upper Class- Priests and Soldiers
Middle Class- Farmers and Tradesmen
Lower Class- Servants and Labor Workers
These different classes consist of:
Upper Class- Priests and Soldiers
Middle Class- Farmers and Tradesmen
Lower Class- Servants and Labor Workers
Beliefs/ Religion
Indus Religion:
Hinduism- happened from 1,700-1,100 B.C.E
also called Polytheistic
Buddhism- happened from 365 B.C.E- to the end of the civilization
also called Monotheistic (Buddha)
Indus beliefs:
Vedas-old scriptures that the Hindu recited to each other during religious ceremonies
Hinduism- happened from 1,700-1,100 B.C.E
also called Polytheistic
Buddhism- happened from 365 B.C.E- to the end of the civilization
also called Monotheistic (Buddha)
Indus beliefs:
Vedas-old scriptures that the Hindu recited to each other during religious ceremonies
Advancements/ Achievements
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The Indus river valley civilization had many different advancements and achievements. Some of the most common achievements and advances are the first irrigation system, develop the weight if an item and measuring the length of and object.
Tools that the Indus made were made out of copper,these tools were used to make buildings, houses, churches, and many other places to worship.
Tools that the Indus made were made out of copper,these tools were used to make buildings, houses, churches, and many other places to worship.
Architecture
In the Indus architecture used tools made out of copper to build necessary thing like houses, separate bathrooms, irrigation system, place to worship and preach their faith, buildings, and other architecture.