Section 3: Essay (40 points) In this section, you will show your knowledge of the content by constructing a
three-paragraph essay. Remember to use examples from this unit, be specific, and follow
proper paragraph- and essay writing conventions.
How did religion and social life change in the Indus valley when the Aryans came?

Explanation:

Around 1500 s.c., Aryans from Central Asia invaded and

<- 2000-1500 B.c.

I500-l 000 e.c.

+ 1000-500 B.c.

conquered the Indus Valley. They were nomadic warriors.

Over time they moved eastward into the plain around the

Ganges River and then south into the Deccan Plateau.

Most of what is known about the Aryans comes from the

Vedas. The Vedas are a collection of books containing prayers,

songs, and other writings of the Agrans.

The Aryans brought with them their own

language, religious beliefs, and social system.

They spoke an Indo-European language

known as Sanskrit. English, German,

Persian, Spanish, and French are some of

the languages that are based on the IndoEuropean language.

Like other ancient people, the Aryans

were po\rtheistic. Their chief deigr was

Indra, the god of war. Other deities

represented the natural world such as the

sky, air, and water. Priests called brahmans

offered sacrifices to the deities. Over time,

the people began to worship a single force

or power in the world known as Brahman.

The Aq,'ans developed a social system that

has had a lasting impact on Indian culture.

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They divided the population into four

major categories, or castes. These four

castes were further divided into

thousands of subcastes. The castes

determined a person's occupation and

social class. Those not included in the

caste system were called Untouchables.

Over time, A5ran culture and its

caste system etpanded across much

of the Indian subcontinent. Aryan

kingdoms grew up in several areas,

especially on the vast plain around the Ganges River.

These became important centers of farming and trade.

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