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The Vedic Period and Sanskrit Literature
Explain the emergence of Indo-Aryan society, Sanskrit oral traditions, and the sacred hymns of the Vedas.
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Ancient Indus Valley and Early India
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Analyze the urban planning of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro, the Vedic period, and the classical Maurya and Gupta Empires.
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Learning standards covered
6.1.1Utah Social Studies Standards · 5th GradeDiscern characteristics needed for the transformation from simple societies to civilizations, and compare those characteristics in at least three different ancient civilizations found in different regions of the world (for example, Mesopotamia, Egypt, Indus River Valley, China, Inca, Aztec, Persia, Greece, Carthage, Gupta, Rome).
6.1.5Utah Social Studies Standards · 5th GradeUse primary and secondary sources to compare the cultures of three civilizations found in different regions of the world and identify examples of cultural expression (for example, architecture, writing, philosophy, artwork).