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Social Organization and the Varna Caste System
Analyze the origins, social roles, restrictions, and historical impact of the Varna and Jati caste systems in ancient Indian society.
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Ancient India: Indus Valley to Classical Empires
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Explore the urban planning of the Indus civilization, Vedic traditions, origins of Hinduism and Buddhism, and the Mauryan and Gupta empires.
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Learning standards covered
SS.6-8.EWC.13Nevada Social Studies Standards · 7th GradeExamine instances of conflict, oppression, human rights violations, and genocide across the ancient world as well as responses to these violations.
SS.6-8.EWC.19Nevada Social Studies Standards · 7th GradeAnalyze the ways in which dominant cultures oppressed conquered peoples or minority groups within early civilizations as well as the responses of those groups to the oppression.