Homework

• I-3 due tomorrow

• Essay on Ancient Civilizations due Monday.

• Current Events article due Tuesday.

Aim: How did the Aryans transform Indian society?

October 16, 2014

I. The Aryans A. Nomadic people from Siberiaand Mongolia. Between 1500 B.C.and 1000 B.C. they conquer the IRV and eventually all of India.

B. Political Organization: Divided into different tribes, eachled by a raja (prince).

C. Economy: Agricultural

II. Organization of Indian Society under the Aryans

A. Caste System: Set of rigid social categories that determined a person’s occupation and position in society. No social mobility!

Light skinned Aryans make up the top three castes

Darker skinned native Indians (Dravidians) make up the lower castes

Comparing the American class system and the Indian caste system:

1. How does social mobility in the United States compare to social mobility in India?

2. How does the relationship between race and class in the United States compare to that in India?

3. How does the relationship/contact between classes in the United States compare to India?

4. Are there any groups in the United States that you think are similar to the Untouchables? Why?