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ARVC: Ancient River Valley Civilizations
Nile River Valley
Mesopotamia
Indus River Valley
Dynasties of early China
ARVCs laid the foundations on which subsequent civilizations were built
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Brahman: In Hinduism, the Supreme Being or God that is found in everything
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Dharma: Basic belief in Buddhism that stands for law and duty. If you perform your dharma and act correctly, you will move up in the caste system in your next life
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Enlightenment: Highest level of understanding and wisdom in Hinduism, becoming one with Brahman and achieving total peace
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Fall of Indus River Valley Civilization: Ended 1500 BCE
Trade with Mesopotamia stopped
Drains blocked up
Stopped rebuilding
Most likely due to natural disaster
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Importance of Indus River: Provided water for drinking, cleaning, irrigation, religious ceremonies, travel
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Indus Cities: Mud-brick buildings, walls, roads, wells, drains, citadel built on high mound
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Indus River Valley civilization: 3000 to 1500 BCE
Along the Indus River (modern day Pakistan)
One of earliest civilizations, made up of more than 1400 towns and cities
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Indus Trade: Food, pottery, beads, cotton cloth, gem stones
No money system, used system of balance with weights and seals as labels for ownership/payment
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Is Hinduism monotheistic or polytheistic? Explain: Hindus believe in one supreme God who takes the form of many gods (over 300 million) though each represents one aspect or part of the supreme God, Brahman
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Karma: Total of all good and bad done in previous lives- determines quality of next life (Hinduism and Buddhism)
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Mohenjo Daro: One of biggest cities in Indus Valley, began as a riverside farming village
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Mysteries of Indus River Valley Civilization: Cannot yet read Indus writing
Was it ruled by a king?
Was there an army?
Influenced by early Hindu beliefs?
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Reincarnation: Belief that each person's soul is continually reborn after death (Hinduism and Buddhism)
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River of ancient Egypt: Nile River
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Rivers of Mesopotamia: Tigris and Euphrates Rivers