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In ancient India, religion held great ______
In ancient India, religion held great ______
importance
The Upanishads include ideas of ______ and the caste system
The Upanishads include ideas of ______ and the caste system
reincarnation
The Indus River Valley Civilization is characterized by sophisticated city ______
The Indus River Valley Civilization is characterized by sophisticated city ______
planning
The collapse of the Indus Valley around 1700 B.C. is often credited to migration prompted by climate ______
The collapse of the Indus Valley around 1700 B.C. is often credited to migration prompted by climate ______
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The Saraswati River is believed to have ______ out, contributing to the collapse of the Indus Valley Civilization.
The Saraswati River is believed to have ______ out, contributing to the collapse of the Indus Valley Civilization.
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Ancient India and Hinduism
- Hinduism originated in ancient India, where religion played a crucial role in society.
- Significant contributions include rich literary traditions and remarkable architectural achievements.
- The Upanishads are sacred Hindu texts that introduce concepts such as reincarnation and the caste system based on birthright, both of which persist today.
Indus River Valley Civilization
- Located in modern-day India, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, this civilization was notable for its lack of warfare.
- Characterized by advanced city planning, featuring uniform baked-brick houses and a grid layout.
- Developed sophisticated infrastructure, including drainage systems, sewage, and water supply lines.
Collapse of the Indus Valley
- The civilization faced a decline around 1700 B.C. primarily attributed to environmental factors.
- Possible causes of the collapse include climate change leading to migration and tectonic activity causing the Saraswati River to dry up.
- Some theories also suggest a catastrophic flood as a contributing factor to the civilization's demise.
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