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Who were the Aryans?
The Aryans were a group of people that
moved to central Asia (India) and
raised/herded animals.
Why were cattle a prized
possession?
They were a prized possession because they
provided meat, butter, and milk. They also
used cattle as money.
How did their view on
cattle change?
They believed that the cattle were sacred
and they forbid anyone to eat cattle as
food.
How did technology
change?
They invented the iron plow that helped
clear the jungles. They also built canals.
How did language change?
How did the organization
of the social groups
change?
They developed a written language called
Sanskrit. It helped them because they could
write poems, songs, and prayers.
They were organized into tribes which were
lead by a raja, or prince.