Do Now:
(1) Complete DBQ's 1-3
(2) Complete questions 1-4
Task#1: Map
Open textbook to page 191
Label India, Bangladesh & Pakistan
Label the Thar Desert, Himalaya Mountains, Ganges & Indus Rivers
Subcontinent: large landmass that is part of a continent that sticks out and is geographically considered and politically independent
Monsoons: Seasonal Winds that come twice a year
October - hot dry air
May - humid air, brings a lot of rain
Indus Valley Civilizations:
Main cities: Mohenjo-Daro & Harappa
Little is known about this civilization - all we know is
1. They had indoor plumbing
2. They had well-planned cities - grid pattern similar to modern cities like New York
We do not know what happened to the Indus Valley civilization, possible natural disasters or invasion by the Aryans led to their downfall
