1. Aim: Understanding the impact of Geography on the Indus Valley

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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