Objective: Global citizens can explain the rise and fall of civilizations in Ancient India The artifact was most likely found where? A. Mesopotamia B. Northern Africa C. South America D. China ** After you finish turn to page 195 and complete the two questions underneath map

Ancient India

Objective Objective: Explain the rise and fall of civilizations in Ancient India

Agenda Introduce India Geography First Two Civilizations Indian Contributions and advancements Close

Ancient River Valley Civilizations Which is farthest west? Farthest east? Which uses two rivers? What are they called? What is mesopotamia also known as? Why?

Harappan Civilization Harappan civilization began along the Indus River around 2500 BCE.  It is also known as the Indus Valley civilization.

Cities Two major cities of Indus Valley Civilization: 1. Harappa 2. Mohenjo-Daro

Thank the Rivers! Like civilizations in Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt, Harappan civilization depended on the rivers for fertile soil and water for agriculture.

Harappan Civilization Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro were large, well- planned cities in ancient India. The cities had wells, drains for wastewater, garbage chutes, and organized governments. The houses were made from baked mud bricks.

Mysteries of Harappan Civilization Around 1700 BCE Harappan civilization declined and eventually disappeared. WHY??! Archaeologists think: A nomadic group called the Aryans may have attacked and taken over. Another river, called the Sarasvati River, dried up. This may have made life in Harappan civilizations impossible.

The Aryans The Aryans were nomads who herded cows in central Asia. Around 1500 B.C.E, Aryans migrated to the Indus River Valley and developed a civilization there. What does migrate mean?

The Aryans The Aryans developed a written language called Sanskrit. Aryan tribes were led by a raja, or prince.

Check for Understanding What was the first civilization to develop in Ancient India? True or False: Indus Valley is the same as the Harappan civilization. What river did the Harappan civilization settle near? What were two major cities in the Indus Valley Civilization? Why did the Harappan civilization develop near a river?

Check for Understanding What happened to the Harappan civilization in 1700 BCE? Why do archaeologists think the Indus Valley civilization declined? Which group of people migrated to the Indus Valley after Harappan civilization declined? Why major development did the Aryans contribute?