Indus River Valley Civilizations
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AIM: What contributions did Ancient Indian Civilization have?
Do Now: Geography of Ancient India Worksheet
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Subcontinent• A large land mass
geographically separated from the rest of the continent.
• India is a subcontinent, separated from Asia by Himalaya Mountains.
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monsoonDefinition – seasonal
winds that bring rain
Indus Valley farmers depended on the rains to irrigate their land
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Sophisticated urban centers
Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro
Dynamic trade state - trade with Mesopotamia and China
Monsoons
Civilization Develops
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Cities very sophisticated with advanced sewage systems
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Harappan writing has not yet been deciphered
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Harappans worshipped cattle and Shiva
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• Aryans: “Noble People”Indo-European
Decline due to• Degradation of the
ecosystem• Migration of
nomadic Aryans• Political collapse
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Ancient India