Take Out Textbook page 219 Notes from yesterday

Take Out: Textbook page 219 Notes from yesterday homework

Tuesday – Chapter 7, lesson 1 geography worksheet Wednesday – Chapter 7, lesson 1 worksheet

Geography and Indian Life Chapter 7, lesson 1

Chapter 7, Lesson 1 Vocabulary Subcontinent • A large landmass similar to, but smaller than, a continent Hindu Kush • Mountain range north of India Himalayas • Mountain range in north India Monsoon • A seasonal wind Harappan civilization • An ancient culture that emerged in the Indus River Valley Planned city • City built by a design

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Chapter 7, Lesson 1 India How do • Mountains help block cold wind north winds making mountains and weather warmer. Winds blow from southwest in seasonal winds summer bringing rain from the ocean. Winds shape the climate blowing from the northeast in winter are dry of India? because they lose their moisture over the mountains • Summer = wet • Winter = dry How was the Harappan civilization similar to other ancient civilizations? • Started on a river, began with agriculture, probably had a strong central government

Chapter 7, Lesson 1 What were the cultural features of Harappan civilization? • • • Why are ancient Indians so important today? • First to domesticate chickens • First Asians to produce cotton cloth Writing system that hasn’t been deciphered yet Planned cities Standard weights and measures Shared art styles Prosperous lifestyle

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Summer Monsoon in India Himalayas

Winter Monsoon in India Himalayas