RLG100Y1 Chapter : Indus Valley Civilization.docx
Document Summary
Indus valley civilization: concerned around ancient river indus which flows through pakistan through northern indian land. The civilization was well planned; had ritual bar houses and double story houses. It was very much sophisticated for its time. They were active in trade through various kinds of coinage and pottery. In fact, it is very difficult to know what their civ was like. Our concern; sketch of the religious picture during the period of ancient indian civilization. High reverence for female deities and basis of female imagery. Assestism various practices of displaying the body ex. Sanskrit: sanskrit is the ancient language in which the highly important vedas are composed in. Vedas are vast collection of text that are recognized as being the most ancient scripture. In late 18th century the indian sub-continent was under british rule. The early phases of british control were through very little government interference; they would govern by implementing the existing laws.
