Unit 2 Lesson #5 Day 1 Ancient India

Agenda Aim: How did geography influence the development of the Indus River Valley Civilizations? Do Now: Picture analysis. Mini-lesson: Map, discussion, vocabulary Work Period: Use close reading strategies to read and analyze an article on Geography of Ancient India. Complete Para-phrase Activity Sheet.. Closing: Exit Question/Share out

Do Now: Picture Analysis Aim: How did geography influence the development of the Indus River Valley Civilizations? Do Now: Picture Analysis What I See….. What I Think……. Questions I Have…..

The Indus River Valley Civilization The "great bath" is possibly the earliest public water tank in the ancient world. It may also have served a religious function (I.e. water purification rituals).

Tier 2 Content Vocabulary Words barrier – an obstacle that prevents movement or access.

Geography of India India is a subcontinent that consists of three main geographical regions: The Himalayas The Indo-Gangetic Plain The Deccan Plateau

Geography of India – The Himalayas These mountains are a natural barrier between India and the rest of Asia. They extend about fifteen hundred miles and are among the highest in the world. How could the Himalayas help civilization develop in this area?

Geography of India – Indo Gangetic Plain The Indo-Gangetic Plain The world’s largest plain. The three main rivers are the Indus, the Brahmaputra, and the Ganges. The rivers enrich the land and bring water for irrigation. How could the rivers help civilization develop in this area?

Geography of India – The Deccan Plateau The Deccan region is a rocky, uneven plateau. It is dry and depends on irrigation for successful farming. Why wouldn’t this area be beneficial for civilization to grow?

Monsoons Winter Monsoon Summer Monsoon A monsoon is a seasonal change in the direction of the prevailing wind. It often brings a lot of rain. How can a lot of rain fall effect the development of civilization? Winter Monsoon Summer Monsoon

Indus River Valley Cities

Indus River Valley Civilizations 2500 – 1500 BCE A) Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro were “twin” cities in the Indus River Valley (in modern Pakistan) 2500 BCE. B) Both were planned cities; the buildings and streets were laid out on a grid, and even had a sewer system! C) Animistic (believed in spirits in nature). D) System of writing that is still undeciphered. E) By 1500 BCE Aryans (light skinned Indo-Europeans) conquered the Indus River Valley.

Work Period Activity Use close reading strategies to read and analyze an article on Geography of Ancient India. Complete Para-phrase Activity Sheet.

Closing Exit Question: How did geography influence the Indus river valley civilizations? Homework: