RG ST 3 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Indus River, Caspian Sea, Zoomorphism
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: civilization area contrasted to black and red ware distribution. Fertile static civilization because the people can rely on the crops growing every year. Religion of pre-existing indus valley civilization is an important element in origins of hinduism. Arose between 3000-2000 bce, and reached its zenith around 2000 bce. Indus valley civilization goes into decline before 1600 bce, before the arrival of. On indus river and harappa miles to the nw. Originated around the caspian sea, spoke indo-european language and warlike society of aryans. Striking contrast between agrarian society of indus valley and pastoral, nomadic, Nomadic: economy is run with a lot of animals that need food always on the move according to what the animals need led to migration in. Mobile, warlike people with no attachment to cities or specific locations. As aryans moved into india from the northwest, they fought many battles with the original inhabitants of the land.
