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Indus civilization, also called Indus valley civilization or Harappan civilization.
The Indus Valley Civilization was an ancient civilization located in what is Pakistan and northwest India today.
The Indus civilization is known to have consisted of two large cities, Harappa and Mohenjo-daro.
Culture
Most interesting is the fact the buildings in Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro had indoor plumbing.
Ancient India had one of the oldest forms of writing in the world.
Four of the world's major religions -- Hinduism, Sikhism, Buddhism and Jainism -- originated in India.
Ancient Indians were also famous for their spices such as Cinnamon and black pepper. They also cultivated sugarcane.
Food
The ancient Indians ate a diet of mostly wheat, barley, vegetables, fruits (Indian dates, mangoes, and berries), meats (cow, sheep and goats), and dairy products.
They also liked to catch and eat fish.
They cooked using clay ovens, cauldrons, and open fires. They knew how to dry and pickle food to preserve it.
Key Inventions
The early Indians may have been the first in the world to grow cotton.
Indians invented zero and the number system.
Indians also invented yoga -- the art of unifying the mind and body. Also, invented traditional school of medicine ‘Ayurveda’ means ‘science of life.
The game of chess originated in India 1500 years ago , during the time of the Gupta dynasty. Also, card games and snakes and ladder originated in this civilization.
History
History
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Everyday Life
Everyday Life
We know that they had well-planned cities with straight roads and neat blocks. Most houses were made of baked brick and had flat roofs. Ancient Indian artwork reveals that the people liked to dance and sing. We also know that they made pottery, did metal work, and could weave cloth.
The early Indians may have been the first in the world to grow cotton, and they used it to make colorful clothing.
The Aryan people from central Asia arrived in India around 1500 BC, and we get some of our knowledge of daily life of that time from the books that they wrote. We know that life was centered around a community fireplace, where people would gather and talk about the day’s events.
When the Hindu religion became popular, the caste system began. The highest rank was the Brahmans. These were the priests and leaders. Next were the Kshatriya, or the warriors. The Vaishyas, or farm and business owners were next. Below them was the Shudras, who were servants and farm workers.
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