WOrld History Chapter 6 Flashcards
What separates India from other countries in Asia
The Himalayas
What is the highest mountain range in the world
The Himalayas
THe riddle of the roccs
L E M O N
WHat was a very popular settlement place in India
The Indus River Valley
Where does the Indus valley get all of its rich soil
The Indus River
What river cuts through the Himalayas and empties into the Bengal Bay
Ganges
What protected important buildings
A Citadel
What is a Citadel
a fortress or stronghold that commands the city
WHat were the main exports in cities
Copper and lumber
WHat Cities emerged in 2600 BCE in the Indus Valley
Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro
WHen did Indus Valley farmers begin abandoning their land
200 BCE
When did the Aryans move in from central Asia
1500 BCE
WHat system of writing was developed in India
Sanskrit
WHat is the oldest text in the language
The Vedas
WHat was this new culture organized by
A Caste System
