Why was the earliest Indian civilization located near the Indus River?
The rivers flood and deposit fertile soil, which helps crops grow; the monsoons create a wet season and a dry season and the wet season provides rain for crops.
What were some distinctive features of Indus Valley cities?
Large size; they were planned cities; complexity of sewer systems.
How was Harappan civilization similar to other ancient civilizations?
It arose on a river, began with agriculture, probably had a strong government.
What is the Harappan civilization?
An ancient culture that emerged in tyhe Indus River Valley.
What are the Himalayas?
A mountain range in north india.
What is a subcontinent?
A large landmass similar to, but smaller than, a continent.
What is a monsoon?
A seasonal wind.
How is the Harappan writing similar to hieroglyphs?
It uses pictures for words, sounds, or both.
What is the Hindu Kush?
A mountain range north of India.
What were the cultural features of the Harrapan civilization?
They used a writing system that has not been deciphered; planned cities.; used standard weights and measures, shared artistic styles, and led a prosperous life.
What development marked the start of civilization along the Indus River?
The development of agriculture.
What is a planned city?
A city built by a design.
Which crop did the people of the Indus Valley grow before anyone else in Asia?
Cotton.
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