Aryan Civilization-Megan

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  • 1750 BCE

    Aryans Arrived

    Aryans Arrived
    The Aryans began migrating into the Indian Subcontinent. The Aryans brought with them new religious ideas, caste systems, and rulers that are significant to the people of India today.
  • 1600 BCE

    Sanskrit

    Sanskrit
    The language Sanskrit was created. This is significant because the Vedas are written in Sanskrit and that language was established by the Aryans..
  • 1500 BCE

    Caste System

    Caste System
    The caste system or complex form of social organization was created. There were four distinct varnas or classes. This is important because it shaped how the class systems were formed and what they are based off of today.
  • Period: 1500 BCE to 1000 BCE

    Vedic Age

    Aryans settled into northern India, bringing their religious traditions. This is important because, Vedas, the oldest scriptures of Hinduism were written during this time. This age brought scriptures and religious ideas that are still practiced today.
  • Period: 1500 BCE to 500 BCE

    Hinduism and Buddhism

    These two major religions were created and perfected during this time. This is important because they are two very popular religions that are still widely practiced today.
  • 1200 BCE

    Vedas

    Vedas
    The Aryans expressed their beliefs and daily life in Vedas. This is important because it was the base of their religion and everyday lives'.
  • 1000 BCE

    Aryan Expansion

    Aryan Expansion
    The Aryans expanded their civilization into the Ganges Valley. This allowed them to spread their religion and culture with more people.
  • 700 BCE

    Aryan Territories

    Aryan Territories
    Aryan settlements formed into sixteen small independent states. This is important because it allowed them to govern themselves in smaller sections extending the power to more land.
  • 700 BCE

    Aryan Beliefs

    Aryan Beliefs
    Aryan beliefs were used to create the Upanishads texts which formed Hinduism. This is important because Hinduism is a popular religion today and the basis of it came from the Aryans.
  • 650 BCE

    Rajas

    Rajas
    Rajas ruled each individual kingdom. Rajas acted as military leaders, chief priests, lawmakers, and judges. This established a new form of ruling smaller portions of a whole civilization.
  • 650 BCE

    Questioning Brahmins

    Questioning Brahmins
    Religious thinkers began to question the authority of the Brahmins. This is significant because it was unusual to go against the Brahmins and caste system. It also allowed people to express how they really felt about the upper class. This action was rare and it divided the civilization even more.
  • 563 BCE

    Siddhartha Gautama

    Siddhartha Gautama
    He was born on in this year and became the founder of Buddhism. This is important because he founded a major religion.
  • 500 BCE

    Women's Rights

    Women's Rights
    Women were allowed to own land until this time. The Brahmins took this right away from them. This is important because it shows how the men were afraid if women had too much freedom they would become powerful.
  • 321 BCE

    Death of a Raja

    Death of a Raja
    A rajah named Chandragupta Maurya killed the rajah of Magadha ultimately causing the decline of the Aryan Civilization. Maurya killed the rajah of the most powerful kingdom.
  • 320 BCE

    Aryan Decline

    Aryan Decline
    The Aryans were taken over by the Mauryan Empire. This ended the long reign of the Aryan Empire.