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Early India

Early India. WORK HARD OR GO HOME. The Land of India (pages 195-197). India is a subcontinent. It is separated from the rest of Asia by the Himalyas . The Indian subcontinent contains five nations: India, Pakistan, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Nepal.

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Early India

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  1. Early India WORK HARD OR GO HOME

  2. The Land of India (pages 195-197) • India is a subcontinent. It is separated from the rest of Asia by the Himalyas. • The Indian subcontinent contains five nations: India, Pakistan, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Nepal. • India has two fertile river valleys created by the Ganges River and Indus River. • Monsoon is a strong wind that blows one direction in the winter and the opposite direction in the summer. Monsoons bring rain in summer.

  3. The Land of India • Harappa and Mohenjowere large, well planned cities in ancient India. • Using pages 195-197, Why do archaeologists think the Harappans were peaceful people? • Scientists have found few weapons in the ruins of Harappa. This implies that the people were not warriors.

  4. The Aryans Invade (pages 198-199) • The Aryans were hunters who also raised and herded cattle. • Aryans were also nomads and expert warriors. • The Aryans invented an iron plow and built canals to improve farming. • The Aryan’s written language is called Sanskrit • Aryan tribes were led by a raja, or prince.

  5. The Aryans Invade (pages 198-199) • Why were nomads good warriors? • Because nomads traveled, they often met up with other people whom they considered enemies. They also came upon villages they needed to plunder for food.

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