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All about the Indus River Valley

All about the Indus River Valley. Indus River Valley. Red. Blue. Beginning of Indus River Valley. The Indus River Valley Civilization started about 2500 B.C.E. A long the south-western part of the Indus River. The largest city was Mohenjo-Daro, in present day Pakistan.

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All about the Indus River Valley

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  1. All about the Indus River Valley

  2. Indus River Valley Red Blue

  3. Beginning of Indus River Valley • The Indus River Valley Civilization started about 2500 B.C.E. • Along the south-western part of the Indus River. • The largest city was Mohenjo-Daro, in present day Pakistan. • Settlements stretched all along the river.

  4. Impact of Geography • Natural borders (made of land or water) prevented invasion. • No invasion = ? • Water from the river fertilized and irrigated crops. • Closeness to the river allowed boats to move. • What’s the importance of boats moving?

  5. Agriculture • The development of irrigation systems (widespread) provided food. • Wheat, barley, cotton, and rice were grown. • Domestication of animals also served as an important tool for cultivation and as a source of food.

  6. Trade • The economy depended greatly on trade. • Trade was conducted within the civilization as well as with Mesopotamia. • Advancement in technology led to carts and early boats that were used as the main method of trade and travel.

  7. Social Structure- Caste System • Caste system with four main classes • People were born into social classes that could not be changed.Brahmins (priests and the king) Kshatriyas (warriors and aristocrats - rulers) Vaishyas (cultivators, artisans, and merchants) Shudras (peasants and serfs)

  8. Buildings and Structures • All houses had access to water and were about the same size • Houses had one or two stories • Most buildings were made of dry bricks • No large monuments or structures • Individual buildings for bathing and using the restroom (had an early "sanitation" system) • Citadels were used for defense

  9. Religion • Hinduism 1700-1100 B.C.E. • Buddhism 365 B.C.E.

  10. Gender Roles • Men worked within their designated caste social class • Women were valued because of their ability to produce offspring and nurse • When children were old enough, they adopted their parents' role

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