Background Information:

In Ancient India, civilization started around 3300 BCE in the Indus River Valley. Numerous inventions and innovations were developed within this region. These developments still impact life today. The civilizations that comprise ancient India are the Harappa, Gupta, and Mauryan Empires. Rivers and seas served as transportation networks that supported trade between civilizations. This allowed people to share inventions and religion. Each of these empires also helped further create inventions that we still use today. Astronomy is the study of the stars, and it played an important role in understanding the solar year. The understanding of city planning helped cities create and plan better water systems, which were essential for later civilizations. Spices were crucial in trade due to their high value, giving a spike in the economy. The creation of literature helped the civilizations create a system of language and records. The creation of mathematics also played a significant role in the development of the concept of zero, and much more. Medicine was significant to ancient India because it helped people begin to understand the spread of diseases. Rock-cut architecture was valuable in its various art forms and for religion. Some of the major religions were Hinduism and Buddhism. Ancient India is known for many other things, including a rich culture and vibrant spirituality.

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