WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT INDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What do India’s people rely on for farming, transportation, and trade? Select all that apply.
A
The Brahmaputra
B
The Ganges
C
The Himalaya
D
The Indus
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Aryans developed a system of social classes known as the caste system. Under the caste system, Aryans divided people, into castes, or groups, according to their occupation. Aryans created four main castes. The top castes were made up of priests, kings, and warriors.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Harappan civilization was located in the Indus River valley. Its two large cities, Harappa and Mohenjo-daro, were located in present-day Pakistan’s Punjab and Sindh provinces, respectively. Its extent reached as far south as the Gulf of Khambhat and as far east as the Yamuna (Jumna) River.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Indo-Aryans were part of an expansion into the Indus Valley and Ganges Plain from1800-1500 BCE. This is explained through Indo-Aryan Migration and Kurgan theories. The Indo-Aryans continued to settle the Ganges Plain, bringing their distinct religious beliefs and practices.

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