Introduction Chapter Introduction This chapter will introduce you

Introduction Chapter Introduction This chapter will introduce you to the Civilizations of Early India. You will learn about the Indus Valley civilization, the Vedic age, and religions that emerged in early India. Section 1: Indus Valley Civilization Section 2: India’s Vedic Age Section 3: Hinduism Section 4: Buddhism

my. Story How much does geography affect people’s lives?

Indus Valley Civilization What geographic features affected early India?

Indus Valley Civilization Key Ideas The first civilization of the Indian Subcontinent developed along the Indus River. The Indus Valley civilization had large, well-planned cities, a strong government, and an extensive trade network.

Indus Valley Civilization Key Ideas We do not understand the Indus Valley civilization’s writing, so its politics, religion, and history remain a mystery.

Indus Valley Civilization Key Terms subcontinent—large landmass that is set apart from the rest of the continent river system—main river and all of the other rivers and streams that drain into it

Indus Valley Civilization Key Terms monsoon—seasonal winds that bring rain to the Indian subcontinent during parts of the year granary—special building used to hold grain citadel—fortified area of a city

Indus Valley Civilization The Indian Subcontinent For much of history, the region of South Asia was known simply as India. The towering Himalayas and Hindu Kush ranges separate the Indian subcontinent from the rest of Asia. Seasonal winds, called monsoons, influence the climate of the region.

Indus Valley Civilization What countries make up South Asia today? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Indus Valley Civilization The Indian Subcontinent Two major rivers systems begin in the Himalayas and wind across the subcontinent. The Indus River flows through Pakistan. The Ganges River flows across northern India.

Indus Valley Civilization An Advanced Civilization Farming began in the Indus river system around 7000 B. C. Farmers grew wheat and barley and settlements emerged.

Indus Valley Civilization An Advanced Civilization By 2500 B. C. , well-planned cities such as Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro had developed. Archaeologists have discovered irrigation channels, granaries, and brick-lined sewers. City streets were laid out in a grid pattern.

Indus Valley Civilization An Advanced Civilization Archaeologists have also found jewelry, pottery, and stone seals. Farming and trade were important to the advanced Indus Valley cities. Accurate weights and measures helped promote trade.

Indus Valley Civilization What were some achievements of the Indus Valley people? Indus Valley Achievements

Indus Valley Civilization Indus Valley Mysteries Scholars have been unable to decipher the writing of the Indus Valley civilization, so its politics, religion, and history remain a mystery. Another mystery is why the Indus Valley civilization disappeared around 1700 B. C.

Indus Valley Civilization What evidence suggests that the Indus Valley people had a strong central government? Evidence of a Strong Central Government

Indus Valley Civilization What are some possible explanations for the disappearance of Indus Valley civilization? • • • Indus Valley Civilization Disappears