------Why is geography of india so important?-------
Many rivers also flowed through ancient India making the land fertile. One of the main rivers to be used in ancient times was the Indus river in the north-west. It was on the banks of the Indus river that the earliest civilization in India to use writing, build large buildings and organise cities flourished for nearly one thousand years.Another important river in ancient India was the Ganga. Settlements, cities and towns developed on the banks of this powerful river from as early as prehistoric times.The people of ancient India lived in a land of extremes. The terrain was varied and often presented great challenges. Occasional extremes of weather such as droughts and monsoons were also part of life in this land. However, great civilizations developed and flourished amidst the rivers, mountains, plains and deserts of the subcontinent.
What is the caste system and what role did the aryans play in it?
For thousands of years on the Indian Subcontinent a person’s social class was determined by birth. Historians later called this the caste system. Caste members lived, ate, married, and worked with their own group. A person born into one caste rarely changed castes or mixed with members of other castes. Social rules defined how to behave within a caste and when in the presence people from other castes.Each caste had a clearly defined role. Members of each caste were obligated to look after one another, so each caste had its own support system. These traditions were later incorporated into theHindu religion.
who are the untouchables?
The untouchablity feature in the caste system is one of the cruelest features of the caste system. It is seen by many as one of the strongest racist phenomenon in the world.The untouchablity feature in the caste system is one of the cruelest features of the caste system. It is seen by many as one of the strongest racist phenomenon in the world. The untouchables have the worst jobs in the entire caste system. They handle sewage, dead bodies, dead animals, etc.
What is the Caste System + what role did the Aryans play in it?
Aryans moved to india Aryans needed to develop a way to control the locals.
Aryans made the caste systemso evevryone can understand who they are and
what their job is.
Aryans moved to india Aryans needed to develop a way to control the locals.
Aryans made the caste systemso evevryone can understand who they are and
what their job is.
what do hindu's believe
HIndu's believe in Karma and Reincarnation. Karma is the belief that if you do something wrong, wrong will come to you, and if you do good, good will come to your life. Reincarnation is the belief that one day, when you die, you will become something else. Like a vegetable or another person, depending on your karma. Hindu's also believe in Brahman, which is their god.
what do buddhist believe?
Buddhist do not believe in the caste system. But they do believe in karma and reincarnation.