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Early Indian Civilizations

Early Indian Civilizations. Unit 1 lesson 7. Vocab. Monsoon- seasonal wind Deity- a god or goddess Reincarnation- belief that the soul survives death to be born into a new body Caste- social group into which a person is born Artisan- skilled worker, farmer or merchant.

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Early Indian Civilizations

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  1. Early Indian Civilizations Unit 1 lesson 7

  2. Vocab • Monsoon- seasonal wind • Deity- a god or goddess • Reincarnation- belief that the soul survives death to be born into a new body • Caste- social group into which a person is born • Artisan- skilled worker, farmer or merchant

  3. Ancient Indian civilization (The Harappan) was the first to develop in the Indus River Valley • The Harappan was ruled by priests or the merchant class • The artisans made furnishings, toys and jewelry from ivory, stone, and wood.

  4. Early Indian Empires • Unit 1 lesson 8

  5. Vocab • Raja- a ruler • Export- a good sent out of a country • Import- a good brought into a country • Epic- a long poem that tells about the life of a hero

  6. Some lasting achievements from the Indian Empire include the number 0 and the decimal system. • Asoka created the first postal system. • According to Buddha the cause of all suffering is a persons desires.

  7. China’s First Dynasties • Unit 1 lesson 9

  8. Vocab • Loses- rich yellow soil • Warlord- military leader who has his own army • Oracle- a special priest who some people believe can tell the future using animal bones • Pictograph- simple picture to stand for an object and ideals

  9. During the Shang Dynasty in China religion and government were closely connected. • During the Shang Dynasty China had its first female general. • The Zhou Dynasty lasted the longest in China’s history.

  10. The Chinese Empire • Unit 1 lesson 10

  11. Vocabulary • Standardization- process of making things similar • Civil service- work for the government • Silk Road- 4,000-mile network of routes from China to the Mediterranean Sea

  12. Paper and steel are two lasting achievements by the Han Dynasty. • To work for the Han government you had to pass a civil service test. • Legalism had harsh laws to enforce duty. • Standardization made trade and communication easier. (same money and same written language)

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