Exploring the Vedic Age
6th Grade•40 minutes
Learning Objective
I can describe the main features of the Vedic Age.
Key Concepts
The Aryans migrated to the Indian subcontinent from the open steppes of Central Asia about 3,500 years ago.
The term Aryan refers to a linguistic and cultural group, not a race.
The Aryans organized their society into varnas, which defined everyone's role and created divisions over time.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. What does the term 'Aryan' refer to, according to the video?
2. Name two possible reasons why the Harappan civilization declined.
3. What role did cattle play in the lives of the Aryans?
...and 4 more questions
Educational Video
The Vedic Age Begins: Aryans in Ancient India #india #history #aryan #harappa
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