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Unit 3 - Ancient Civilizations - India Flashcards

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What were the two famous cities of India?

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Harappa and Mohenjo Daro

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What were India’s cities like?

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There were organized in a grid system and built by brick.

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What were the two rivers of India?

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Indus and Ganges

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What were the benefits of India’s geography? (4)

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  1. Indus and Ganges: Trade & Water
  2. Himalayan Mountains: Natural Barriers, Safe from Outside World
  3. Monsoons: Flooding = Farming = Food
  4. Indo - Gangetic Plain: Flat for Farming
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What were the disadvantage of India’s geography?

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Monsoons: Too Much Rain = Flooding = Destruction and Death

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Definition of Monsoons

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Heavy rainfall due to reversed air flow

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