Chapter 2 India And China Flashcards
1
Q
Why is so little known about Harrappan civilization?
A
We were unable to decipher the writing system, the decline of the civilization completely destroyed it.
2
Q
Who moved to India after the Harrapans were destroyed?
A
The aryans (Indo-Europeans), people form Central Asia
3
Q
Why was the age of the aryans called the epic age?
A
Because the Aryans created many elaborate epic poems during this time
4
Q
What was the first dynasty in China?
A
The Shang dynasty
5
Q
What dynasty came after the Shang dynasty?
A
The Zhou dynasty
