Daily Life in Ancient India

by LeeAnn Blankenship

Overview

It's difficult to understand ancient civilizations when they lived so differently than we do today. This volume makes ancient India relevant by describing the day-to-day lifestyles of people of the Indus Valley Civilization, the Maurya Empire, and the Gupta Empire. Readers will learn about the roles of women, men, and children; what their homes looked like; the clothes they wore; their grooming habits; and what they liked to eat. With engaging text, rich and colorful illustrations, and an enhanced e-book option, this title is a valuable research resource for reports.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781477789520
Publisher:	Rosen Publishing Group, Incorporated, The
Publication date:	07/30/2016
Series:	Spotlight On the Rise and Fall of Ancient Civilizations Series
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	7.30(w) x 9.40(h) x 0.40(d)
Lexile:	850L (what's this?)
Age Range:	11 - 14 Years

Table of Contents

India's First Civilizations 4

Family Life in the Indus Valley (2600-1900 BCE) 6

Indus Valley Houses 8

Food in the Indus Valley 10

Indus Valley Clothing and Jewelry 12

Religion in the Indus Valley 14

The Rise of the Mauryan Empire (321-185 BCE) 16

Mauryan Family Life 18

Food in Mauryan Times 20

Mauryan Education 22

Mauryan Clothing 24

Religion in the Mauryan Empire 26

The Gupta Empire (319-540 CE) 28

Family Life in the Gupta Empire 30

Food in the Gupta Empire 32

Education in the Gupta Empire 34

Gupta Clothing 36

Religion in Gupta Times 38

How the Past Affects the Present 40

Glossary 42

For More Information 43

For Further Reading 45

Bibliography 46

Index 47