Introduction to the Indus River Valley

INTRODUCTION TO THE INDUS RIVER VALLEY

The Indus River Valley Civilization existed during

the time of Ancient India. What

years did this civilization exist?

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Mesopotamians and Egyptians began in around

3000 B.C.E.

Magadha

The Indus River Valley

What were the physical barriers?

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The rooftop of the world

29, 029 ft. – highest mountain

Mount Everest

The Indian Ocean

The Hindu Kush Mountains

What natural disasters did the Indus River Valley

people face?

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One positive result of a Monsoon

What areas in the Hindu Kush allowed invaders to

enter India?

The ____________________

What were two early Indian civilizations along

the Indus River?

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What other civilizations existed at the same time?

And…________________

Can you find each of the river valley civilizations

below?