1. Social Studies – Ancient India
Thursday,

2. Weather and Climate - Again
It might be fair to say they have ALL weather patterns – rain, snow, heat, cold, disaster weather (monsoons).
Factually, it is difficult to make generalizations b/c of the varied terrain & vastness of the land mass.

3. Weather and Climate
Suffice it to say that because of fresh water, a VERY rich civilization was able to flourish in this area.
So, they had water, food & shelter.
This is STILL a land of proud people with a rich tradition.

4. Mountains Why mountains? Mountains were important because:
The subcontinent land pushed against Asia 
the Himalayas
Mountains were important because:
Separated India from China
Was a source of major rivers
Protected India from invasion
Provided water, hunting, timber, minerals, and semi-precious stones

5. Rivers There were two rivers of great significance: Indus River
Ganges River (below)

6. Rivers, continued
Rivers were important to the development of two cities:
Harappa (50,000)
Mohenjo-daro (30,000)
Why were rivers so helpful?
Flooding, silt, crops
Trade routes

7. Harappa and Mohenjo-daro
These two cities were located in what was called the Indus River Valley ( BCE)
Key Features
Walled cities and gateways
Paved streets
Brick houses
Baths and sewers
Markets