Exploring the Historical Context of Indian Theatre

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Which civilizations were influenced by classical Indian culture?

Greek and Roman civilizations

Who ended right by India during their conquest?

Alexander the Great

What caused the collapse of the Indus Valley civilization?

Long-lasting drought

Who were the Indo-Aryans trying to move and find a nomadic lifestyle?

Indus Valley peoples Signup and view all the answers

What is the language spoken by Indo-Aryans in the North?

Hindi Signup and view all the answers

Explain the influence of classical Indian culture on Greek and Roman civilizations.

Classical Indian culture influenced Greek and Roman civilizations through trade and contact, particularly in the exchange of silk. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the transition between archaic and classical Greek society, as depicted in a Greek vase.

A Greek vase depicts the great migration between archaic and classical Greek society, including the Trojan War. Signup and view all the answers

What were the factors that led to the collapse of the Indus Valley civilization?

The collapse of the Indus Valley civilization was caused by a long-lasting drought and climate change, which is speculated to be caused by humans. This resulted in the loss of economic power. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the Indo-Aryan migration and its impact on the Indian subcontinent.

The Indo-Aryan migration involved the movement of Indus Valley peoples and Indo-Aryans to find a nomadic lifestyle and a more temperate part of India. This migration pushed more people towards the south. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Dravidian culture in the historical context of India?

The Dravidian culture played a significant role in the historical context of India, particularly in the southern region where it thrived alongside the Indo-Aryans in the north. Hindi is the language spoken by Indo-Aryans in the north. Signup and view all the answers