Aryan Migration + Brahmanism

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When the Aryans moved east into India, they were primarily herders unlike the Harappans who were city-dwellers.

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True

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Some historians believe the Aryans were originally from...

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Central Asia (Indo-Europe)

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The Aryans spoke this language...

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Sanskrit

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The civilization that formed from the Aryans' migration was called...

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Vedic Civilization

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What kind of system did Aryans use to organize their society?

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caste

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The early name of the Aryan religion was called...

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Brahmanism

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Brahmanism, the religion of the Aryans, is named after Aryan priests, or Brahmans.

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True

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The highest social class (varna) in the caste system, which included teachers and priests was...

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Brahmin

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The second highest social class (varna) in the caste system, which included rulers, nobles, and warriors was...

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Kshatriya

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The third highest social class (varna) in the caste system, which included merchants, bankers, and farmers was...

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Vaisya