LESSON 6.5 New people, new ideas
LEARNING INTENTION By the end of this lesson you should be able to: • describe the extent of ancient India’s trade with other lands • understand how the Aryans changed India • discuss why the Mauryan Empire was so important.
Tune in The image shown in SOURCE1 depicts the army of Alexander the Great in battle with the Hindu king, Porus, at the Battle of Hydaspes. This image is a secondary source because it is a painting that was created after the events it depicts occurred. 1. Identify the ways that secondary sources are useful to historians. 2. Some secondary sources may not be entirely accurate. Does this mean that they are not useful? Discuss.
SOURCE1 A depiction of Alexander’s Macedonian andGreek army encountering an Indian army under the Hindu king, Porus, at the Battle of Hydaspes
6.5.1 Trade during the Indus Valley Civilisation By 3000 BCE, valuable goods like stones and spices were traded between the Indus Valley Civilisation and distant lands. We know this because archaeologists have found Indus Valley trading seals in Mesopotamia, and ancient Roman maps show trade routes to India. The city of Lothal, one of the world’s oldest ports, was active during this time. Objects like jewellery and pottery found in Harappa and Mohenjo-daro also show how these cities traded with other civilizations.
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