The Aryan Invasion
 1500 B.C. Aryans came from the north
through the passes in Hindu Kush
Mountains
 People of Indus Valley called
Dravidians moved south
 Aryan religious writings called the
Vedas tell us about the Aryans and
their religious beliefs
 Caste System-
social groups
based on birth
 All people in
Aryan society
were divided
into groups
Karma= fate based on one’s actions
Dharma= duty
Caste system became an important
part of Hinduism