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 Hinduism?
Hinduism is the main religion in India
Why do people put lighted bowls in the Ganges River?
People hope Lakshmi will se the lights and grant them good luck.
What is a wick?
A wick is the string in a candle or lamp.
What is a goddess?
A goddess is a female god, a being believed to have powers beyond what people have.
What are the Vedas?
» The Vedas are the most important holy books in Hinduism.
Where did the Indus people live?
The Indus people lived in a river valley south of the great mountains in India, the Himalayas.
What are Artifacts?
objects, such as statues and jewelry, made by people a long
What is religion?
a set of beliefs about how the world started, and what is right from wrong
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.
Who is Lakshmi?
Lakshmi is a Hindu goddess of wealth and good luck.
What is a chariot?
two-wheeled vehicles that could be pulled by horses.
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 are holy books?
tell the stories and beliefs of a religion
What is a festival?
A festival is a holiday or celebration.
Who is Agni?
Agni is the Hindu god of fire
What is a god?
s a being who is believed to live forever and have powers th
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
What is a symbol?
low area of land between hills and mountains.
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