Indus Civ and Geography
What is the name of the river where this civilization started?
Indus River
Around what time did Indus cities begin their decline?
Around 1750 BC
Around what time did the Aryans begin migrating to India?
Around 1500 BC
Name the two major cities of the Indus Valley Civilization
Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro
What are the two environmental changes that affected Indus settlements?
Floods and Earthquakes
What people group were the Aryans descendants from?
Indo-Europeans
What weather pattern did the Indus Valley rely on for rainfall?
Monsoons
Why do historians believe the Indus Cities were not conquered?
There is no evidence of violence.
Where did the Aryans settle?
Near the Ganges River.
Why do historians know less about this civilization compared to others?
They haven't been able to decipher their writing.
What change in agriculture may have affected the Indus Cities?
The Soil became overused causing less crops to grow.
Who were the Dravidians?
Descendants from the Indus Valley who migrated to the Ganges.
What does the layout of the streets, drainage systems, and strong buildings suggest about the Indus?
It suggests these cities were planned.
What evidence showed that Indus cities gradually declined?
Quality of buildings reduced. Cities got smaller.
What cultural characteristics did the Aryans bring to India?
Hinduism, social hierarchy, Sanskrit