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Indus Valley Video

The Indus River valley was a mountainous region with a temperate climate. It is located in South Asia or the _________________ (1) subcontinent. The _______ (2) River ran through the valley, creating a fertile environment. The Hindu Kush and the Himalayas _____________________ (3) act as a barrier to people coming into the Indus Valley. Another characteristic that shaped the Indus River Valley was its ______________ (4). Monsoons are seasonal winds that blow at certain times of the year. The winter monsoon winds are hot and dry. In the summer, the monsoons are moist and bring rain.

Dravidians



The Dravidians lived on the Indian subcontinent in 3000BC. They lived in an area called the ______________ (5). The Deccan is a arid plateau surrounded by mountains. The Dravidians were ________________ (6) and had their own ______________ (7). The Dravidians were believed to have been __________ (8).

Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro

The Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro arrived lived in the Indus River Valley around 2500 BCE to 1500 BCE. Their cities had ________________ (9), for protection from both enemy invasions and floods. The bricks used to build these structures were fired in a kiln, not sun-dried as in Mesopotamia. The Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro also had large community ________________ (10). This means that many people in the civilizations were ________________ (11). Some people, however, were _______________ (12). They worked in copper, bronze, ivory, and wood. The residents of the ancient Indus River valley were the first people known to make _______________ (13). They traded with people as far away as Mesopotamia and Egypt.


Historians believe that the Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro were organized societies. They had strong _______________ (14) because of their construction. Buildings were spaced evenly and made of uniform _______________ (15). Everything was measured precisely. There was even a ______________ (16). Historians believe they were _______________ (17). The buffalo and bull were sacred to them.

The Aryans

The Aryans arrived in the Indus Valley as the Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro were
Declining (2000 BCE – 1500BCE). The Aryans were _______________ (18) and liked the Indus Valley. Most of what we know about the Aryans comes from the _______________ (19), a collection of hymns, spells, and religious teachings. They decided to stay. They learned how to farm, become artisans and built permanent structures from the ______________ (20).

The Aryans shared their __________________ (21) and religion with the people of Harappa. This is called assimilation. The culture of the Harappa and the Aryans blended together. The religion of _________________ (22) began with the Aryans. The Aryans also introduced the __________________ (23). In the caste system, the Aryans divided their society into four groups based on their ______________ (24). Everyone had to stay in the group into which they were born. The Aryans were led by chiefs called _____________ (25). Rajahs were elected by a group of warriors. They got advice from a council of elders made from the heads of families.

The Aryans and the Dravidians

The Aryans invaded the Indian sub-continent around 1500 BC. The Aryans pushed the Dravidians from the ________________ (26). Soon, they controlled most of India, spreading their culture, beliefs, and language with those they conquered.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

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.