Indus Valley The Indus River Valley was a mountainous region with a temperate climate. It is found in South Asia or the subcontinent. The river ran through the valley, creating a fertile environment. The Hindu Kush and the Himalayas act as a barrier to people entering the Indus Valley. Another feature that shaped the Indus River valley was its. Monsoons are seasonal winds that blow at certain times of the year. Winter monsoon winds are hot and dry. In the summer, the monsoons are wet and bring rain.
Dravidians
The Dravidians lived on the Indian subcontinent in. They lived in an area called The Deccan is an arid plateau surrounded by mountains. The Dravidians were and had their own . The Dravidians are believed to have been
Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro
The Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro arrived and lived in the Indus River valley. Their cities had to protect themselves both from enemy invasions and from floods. The bricks used to build these structures were fired in a kiln, not dried in the sun as in Mesopotamia. Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro also had a large community. This means that many people in the civilizations were Some people, however, were They worked copper, bronze, ivory, and wood. Residents of the ancient Indus River Valley were the first known people to trade with peoples as far away as Mesopotamia and Egypt.
The Aryans came to the Indus Valley when the Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro were
Most of what we know about the Aryans comes from , a collection of hymns, spells, and religious teachings. They decided to stay. They learned to farm, became craftsmen, and built permanent structures of the .
The Aryans shared their and religion with the Harappan people. This is called assimilation. The Harappan culture and the Aryans mixed. Religion began with the Aryans. The Aryans also introduced the . In the caste system, the Aryans divided their society into four groups based on their status. Everyone had to stay in the group they were born into. The Aryans were led by chiefs called Rajahs who were chosen by a group of warriors. They obtained the advice of a council of elders made up of the heads of families.
The Aryans and the Dravidians
The Aryans invaded the Indian subcontinent around 1500 BC. The Aryans expelled the Dravidians from the. Soon, they controlled most of India, spreading their culture, beliefs, and language with those they conquered.