5.2 Flashcards
the site of one of the earliest civilizations in South Asia
Harappa
an ancient city in the Indus River Valley in Pakistan
Mohenjo-Daro
Persian King who established the Persian Empire
Cyrus II
Persian King who expanded the Persian Empire to include India
Darius I
Soldier who started the Mauryan Empire, the first Indian Empire, and later became a monk.
Chandragupta Maurya
Grandson of Chandragupta Maurya. Who used stone columns to mark the territory of his empire and make announcements
Ashoka
a priest who held the highest position in Aryan society
brahmin
a serf in Hindu society
sudra
the main language of the Aryans
Sanskrit
“Books of Knowledge” that contain much of the stories and songs of the Aryans
Vedas
a religion founded founded by the Persian prophet Zoroaster based on the belief of one god as supreme and the enemy of evil
Zoroastrianism
