The Aryans, who were warriors and herders from eastern Europe and western Asia, conquered India after being forced to migrate from Persia due to drought, famine, and disease or other invaders. They brought significant changes to India by introducing horses, the Sanskrit language, Hindu scriptures called the Vedas, and Hinduism. The Aryans also established the caste system with five classes - Brahmans as the highest priests and scholars, Kshatriyas as rulers and warriors, Vaisyas as farmers and merchants, Sudras as laborers and craftspeople, and Untouchables at the lowest level. Buddhism originated in India after the prince Siddhartha Gautama, deeply

1. Aryans conquered India

2. Aryans: warriors and herders who came from eastern Europe and western Asia

3. Why did they move to Persia? Drought famine disease invaders

4. Aryans brought changes Horses Sanskrit language Vedas Hinduism

5. The Caste System 3. Vaisyas: farmers and merchants 1. Brahmans: Priest and scholars 2. Kshatriyas: Rulers and warriors 4. Sudras: laborers, craftwork ers , s ervants 5. untouchables

6. The Origins of Buddhism Shiddharta Gautama, son of an Indian prince, started Buddhism How?

7. After he watched too much suffering... He decided to spend the rest of his life finding anwers… Renamed as Buddha =The Enlightened one”

8. Teachings of Buddhism People should seek love The joy of kowledge Calm mind