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  1. Imagine you & your people are nomadic herders in southern Asia about 1200 BC. You live in a river valley with plenty of water and grass for your cattle. Besides looking after cattle, you spend time learning songs & myths from the village elders. They say these words hold your people’s history. One day, it will be your duty to teach them to your own children. Why is it important to pass on these words? Do Now

  2. Chapter 5 Section 1Geography & early India • Big Idea: The first civilization in India developed on the Indus River.

  3. Geography of India • India is a subcontinent • Protected by two mountain chains • Himalayan Mts • Hindu Kush • 1st civilization in India developed along the Indus River • -Where India gets its name • -Relied on melting snow from Himalayas to provide water & silt • India is heavily influenced by the Monsoon seasons

  4. Harappan Civilization (2300-1700B.C.) • Two major cities: Harappa & Mohenjo-Daro • “Manhattan” of the Ancient cities • City Blocks • Sewer System / indoor plumbing • Irrigation • Several story buildings • godlike king • 1st Indian writing System, have not deciphered…yet • Aryan Invasion- migrated after fall of Harappan civilization • -Nomadic people, what we know comes from Vedas. • -Rajas ruled, brought Sanskrit language, root of many Asian languages

  5. Aryans

  6. Mohenjo-Daro & Harappa

  7. Review • Where does India get its name? • How does the Monsoon season effect the people of India? • What were some accomplishments of the Harappan Civilization? • What was the Vedas? Sanskrit?

  8. Homework • Vocabulary page 124 & pg. 129 #1-4

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