1. HU 261 Global Civilization Unit 4 Welcome!

2. The World in 2012…… What’s on your mind?

3. Tasks for Unit 4 Discussion question… Any questions?

4. Egypt, Mesopotamia, India, China 3000 B.C.E.

5. 2500 B.C.E Ancient India is born!!

6. Mojeno-Daro

7. The enigma…

8. The “Dance of Shiva” What is the meaning behind this metaphor? Interesting insights from your readings…? India: then and now..

9. Aryan Invasions: 1500b.c.e. Who are the Aryans? India today: 80% Aryan The cow… ©2004 Wadsworth, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc. Thomson Learning ™ is a trademark used herein under license.

10. Indo-European languages: Aryan/ Iranian…….

11. Early version of caste system “Varna” 1. Brahmin: Priestly class 2. Rajanya or Kshatriya: Warrior 3. Vaisya: Farmers/ merchants,etc 4. Sudra: servant class Untouchables????

12. Dharma and Karma  What is Dharma??  A universal law governing the universe…  One’s “duty’ or lot in life… Reincarnation: Soul reborn a different form after death and progresses through several existences on the wheel of life until reaching the final destination with the Great World Soul: Brahman Karma – actions in this life; determines one’s rebirth in the next life  Atman: spiritual self, Samsara: cycle of rebirth,  Moksha: release and a return to Brahman

13. Who is the “Buddha?” A challenger to the caste system?? India and Hinduism Buddhist missionaries “All life is suffering” “Suffering is caused by attachment…”

14. Alexander the Great’s Empire ©2003 Wadsworth, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc. Thomson Learning ™ is a trademark used herein under license.

15. How do the Macedonian/ Greek conquests affect Indian politics?

16. Ancient India:

17. India Today Interesting thoughts from the textbook…. Call centers Caste system vs. Democracy

19. African trade with the North Islam: Songhai & Mali Christianity: Ethiopia A nomadic tribal continent.. ©2004 Wadsworth, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc. Thomson Learning ™ is a trademark used herein under license.

20. Africa in 1914 European influence:1860’s to 1960’s ©2003 Wadsworth, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc. Thomson Learning ™ is a trademark used herein under license.

21. Decolonizatio n in Africa

22. Next Week Nigeria…. DQ