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Chapter 3 Section 2 pages 55 – 58 Kingdoms of the Ganges I. The Aryans A. Tall, light-skinned warriors B. From Europe C. Moved into the Ganges Plain D. Few records of Aryan civilization - Our knowledge comes from their Vedas - collection of prayers, hymns, & religious teachings E. The Vedic Age - Period from 1500-500 BC II. Aryan Society A. At first - Nomadic Warriors - Valued a. Eating/drinking b. Music c. Chariot races d. Dice games e. Cattle B. Over time- Settle Down to farm C. Social classes based on occupation emerge - CASTES (cannot move out of your caste) a. Brahmins = priests b. Kshatriyas = warriors c. Vaisyas = herders, farmers, artisans, merchants d. Sudras = farmers, servants e. Pariahs or Outcasts or Untouchables = Slaves III. Aryan Religion - Polytheistic 1. gods & goddesses of natural forces 2. Chief god - Indra- the god of war 3. Worship of animals 4. Changes to religion - move toward the worship of 1 spiritual power - Brahman - Meditation & yoga IV. Aryan Language - Sanskrit **Aryan traditions and beliefs formed a framework for later Indian civilization…Hinduism and Buddhism
