Aim: Understanding the impact of Geography on the Indus Valley

2 Main Rivers 1) Indus 2) Ganges Environmental Challenges 1) Unpredictable yearly foods spread deposits of rich soil 2) Rivers sometimes changed course 3) Cycle of wet and dry seasons brought unpredictable monsoons 2

Civilization Emerge Harappan Civilization Achievement in city planning Called this because of archeological discoveries made Achievement in city planning City built on mud brick wall 3.5 miles long 3

Harappan Culture Spreads Language Has been impossible to decipher Culture Social divisions not great Had few weapons- suggests conflicts limited Religion Culture was a theocracy Priests prayed for good harvests and safety from floods Trade Gold and silver from north Precious stones from Persia Indus River served as means of transportation 4