3.+Ancient+India


 * Ancient India **


 * Do Now:** Post your current event to the community if you haven't already done so. We will share out to the class.

1. Why is the Harrappan Civilization significant? 2. What is the Aryan debate and what does it mean for the legacy of ancient India today?
 * Essential Questions for today: **

• [| Indus Valley] and explore the remains of the Indus Valley Civilization to help you answer the above questions. Share your responses with the class.
 * Activity 1: ** With a partner, read the story on the following BBC link:

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 * Activity 2: ** Watch the video below to help guide your response to question 1:

1. Would you consider the Indus Valley Civilization advanced for its time? Why? Prepare to share evidence from other civilizations that existed at the same time. 2. What does it teach us about the sophistication of ancient India? How does it influence your thoughts about India?
 * Wrap up Questions: **


 * Activity 3: If the Indus Valley Civilization disappeared, who are the Indians of today descendants of? **** Aryans? Read the following [|article], and do your own research about the Aryan Debate. What is the Aryan debate about? Be prepared to discuss the following questions: **

Do you agree with this perspective on the Aryan Debate? What evidence is there that Indo-Europeans influenced India? What evidence is there against it? Which perspective do you agree with most and why?

cite your sources. You may use the BBC resource below.

[|BBC admits flaws in Indo-European Invasion Theory] (Look at the section titled: // Vedic Period //// ) //


 * Activity 4: Also, read the articles below and answer: **

How has ancient Indian history shaped the India of today? (positively and negatively)

[|Caste system roots]

[|Genetic Study from Harvard on the origins of caste]

[|Are the British to blame?]

[|The problem of the caste system still lingers.]

Choose one of the course essential questions to answer in terms of what you learned today. Post your response to the google community:
 * Exit Slip: **
 * 1. What is India's contribution to the world? **
 * 2. What does it mean to be Indian? **
 * 3. How has India's diversity affected its history and how has its history affected its diversity? **
 * 4. How have belief systems shaped India? **
 * 5. In what ways is India a paradox? **


 * Homework: Research and answer the following: **
 * 1. What are the roots of Hinduism **
 * 2. How have the lessons/ideas of Hinduism been spread throughout Indian History? **

you can use this source but be mindful of weaknesses it may have. [|The Early History and Religion of India]


 * Next time: Start Mauryan and Gupta Unit**