<p> *The Aryans had a specific way they organized Geography: society called the Caste System. It’s important you Rivers: understand how the Caste System was set up. Mountains: Start, by defining the following …… Cities: Varna</p><p>Climate: Caste System *How did geography impact the development of Untouchables this civilization? Reincarnation Harappans: Ruled from ______- ______*Explain the achievements of the Harappans…….. Dharma Urban Centers: Karma Religion: *How is the belief in karma related to Economy: reincarnation?</p><p>*In 1500BC the Harappan civilization ends, but no *In the chart below, fill in the name of each Varna, one knows exactly why. List three theories used to what types of people belonged to this class, and explain their disappearance. what rights they had. 1. 2. 3. *which theory do you think was the most likely to have actually happened? Explain!</p><p>Aryans: Ruled from ______- ______Who were they? How did they come to power in India?</p><p>*Explain the culture of the Aryans…… Farming:</p><p>Writing: Religion Family: *Which TWO religions formed in the Indus River Gender Roles: Valley? Geography Chinese Philosophies & Schools of Thought * Rivers: Two major philosophies formed in Ancient China, Confucianism and Daoism. Both are still practiced throughout China today. After you read about *Why was China so isolated? these philosophies, answer the following: </p><p>*How did isolation benefit them? 1. Who was Confucius? What was he concerned about? How did he try to solve *For the following chart, read about the Shang and these problems? Zhou dynasties and summarize their achievements SHANG ZHOU Dates Ruled 2. Under Confucianism, how should individuals live and react to one another? Government (How did they rule?) 3. Under Confucianism, how should the government rule?</p><p>Technological Advances 4. Describe the second key elements of Confucianism. </p><p>Culture and 5. How is Daoism similar to Confucianism? Society</p><p>6. How is Daoism different than Confucianism?</p><p>Religion 7. What is the primary belief of Daoism?</p><p>8. Explain the concept of yin and yang. Decline (What led to the end of this dynasty? </p>