Homework H.W. I-1 due tomorrow. Next current events article due Wednesday, October 21.

Aim #1: How and why did a civilization develop along the Indus River Valley in India?

I. Geography of the Indus River Valley A.Indus RV (Harappan Civilization) was located in South Asia and was part of Ancient India. A wall of mountains (Hindu Kush, Karakoram, Himalayan) and the Thar Desert separate Indus RV from outsiders

I. Geography of the Indus River Valley B. Indus and Ganges Rivers 1. Flooded yearly and left silt on river banks. Flooding could be unpredictable. 2. Benefits→ 3. Disadvantages→

I. Geography of the Indus River Valley C. Monsoons: Seasonal winds 1. October-May: Blow dry air from the northeast 2. Summer: Heavy rains blow in from the southwest. ↓

I. Geography of the Indus River Valley D. Arabian Sea: Connects Indus RV with other civilizations in the world.

II. Accomplishments of Indus River Valley Civilization (2500 B.C. – 1500 B.C.) A.Had a writing system – but we still can’t decipher it! A.Sophisticated City Planning: Great cities of Kalibangan, Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa were laid out on precise grids. Cities were surrounded by brick walls. They always contained a citadel (fortress) where the royal palace and temple were located.

II. Accomplishments of Indus River Valley Civilization (2500 B.C. – 1500 B.C.) Read the Handout A Visitor Returns from Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa and complete the exercise at the bottom.

Seals of the Indus River Valley Made of stone, ivory or porcelain Could be worn as a necklace or bracelet Stated the name or the job of a person or a family. Why do you think people would wear these?

Concluding Question What was the most influential accomplishment of the Indus River Valley civilization, and why?