Ancient India - Geography & the Indus River Valley Civilization

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The written language of the Aryans is called _______________.

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Sanskrit

Front

India's climate is heavily influenced by seasonal wind patterns that make it hot in the winter and provide the chance for landslides in the summer.

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Monsoons

Front

India's northern border was difficult to migrate into because of the presence of the ________________.

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Himalayas

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The Harappan civilization developed along the _______________ River.

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Indus

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Because of its large size and separation from the rest of Asia by mountains, India is known as a ____________________ which juts into the Indian Ocean.

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Sub-continent

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The spread of ideas and culture from one group to another is called __________________.

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Cultural Diffusion

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Major cities of the Indus River Valley Civilization.

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Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro

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River associated with the first civilization in India.

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Indus River

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Geographical features that provided protection for Ancient India: Indian Ocean, Himalayas, Hindu Kush Mountains.

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All of the above

Front

Most famous mountain pass that provided a migration route through the Hindu Kush Mountains.

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Khyber Pass