Context of India

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What geographical feature surrounds India?

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A Peninsula surrounded by the Indian Ocean.

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What forms the northern border of India?

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The Himalayan Mountains.

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What were the main water sources for early civilizations in India?

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The Indus and Ganges Rivers.

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When does the monsoon season occur in India?

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Between the months of July-September.

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What percentage of India's annual rainfall occurs during the monsoon season?

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80% of India's annual rainfall.

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How do high winds during the monsoon season affect merchants?

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High winds make it easier for merchants to travel into the region.

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What was the Indian Ocean Complex?

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A major trade route that provided income for Indian civilizations to develop into the Classical Stage.

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What was the Indus Valley Civilization?

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The first ancient civilization in India/Pakistan, existing around c. 3300-1700 BCE.

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Why was the Indus Valley Civilization likely abandoned?

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Likely due to changes in the Indus River around c. 1700 BCE.

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What was Mohenjo-Daro?

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The largest city in the Indus Valley Civilization.