Where did the Indus people live?
The Indus people lived in a river valley south of the great mountains in India, the Himalayas.
How did the Indus River help the Indus valley civilization grow strong?
he flooding of the Indus River made the soil in the valley very good for growing crops.
What is a Valley?
low area of land between hills and mountains.
What was Mohenjo-Daro?
» Mohenjo-Daro was an ancient city in the Indus valley. It had brick buildings and streets that were neatly laid out in straight lines.
What are Artifacts?
objects, such as statues and jewelry, made by people a long
What are some of the different artifacts that have been found in the Indus valley?
Gold and silver jewelry, small statues, and pictures of bulls have been found in the Indus valley
What are invaders?
people who come to a place where other people are already living; they fight to take over the land and the people who are already living there
How were the Aryans different from the people of the Indus valley?
The Aryans were different from the people of the Indus valley because they did not farm. Instead, they moved from place to place with their animals.
What is a god?
s a being who is believed to live forever and have powers th
What is Hinduism?
Hinduism is the main religion in India
What is a goddess?
A goddess is a female god, a being believed to have powers beyond what people have.
What is a wick?
A wick is the string in a candle or lamp.
Who was Prince Siddhartha?
Prince Siddhartha was the son of a king and queen in India. Legend says he was born able to walk and talk
What did the king order for Prince Siddhartha?
The king ordered that Prince Siddhartha be given everything that would make him happy. The prince was not allowed to see anything that would make him sad, and h
What is suffering?
when someone feels pain or something that hurts. Suffering is the opposite of happiness.
What did Siddhartha see when he left the royal palace?
Siddhartha saw people who were hungry and sick.
