Ancient India Flashcard

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Why is the Indus River Valley considered important in the study of ancient civilizations?

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It shows how geography can affect the growth and organization of societies

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Explain how geographical features could have influenced the development of the ancient Indus River Valley civilization.

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Geographical features provided resources and protection, helping the civilization grow.

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How did the geography of the Indus River Valley influence ancient civilizations?

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It shaped farming, settlement patterns, and trade.

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What is a subcontinent?

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A large landmass that is part of a continent but separated by natural features like mountains.

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Which mountain range forms a natural barrier between India and the rest of Asia?

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Himalayas

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What describes a civilization?

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A complex society with cities, government, religion, writing, and technology.

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How did the Himalayas help protect the Indus Valley people?

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By forming a natural barrier against northern invaders.

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How might the presence of a civilization impact the development of technology and writing in a region?

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Civilizations encourage the development of technology and writing through organized societies.

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How did geographic isolation affect the people of the Indus Valley?

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They developed their own language, religion, and way of life.

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How can geography shape civilization? Use ancient India as an example.

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Geography can determine how people live, what they eat, and how they interact with others, as seen in ancient India where rivers, mountains, and monsoons influenced farming, protection, and cultural development.