Indus and Yellow River Valley Overview

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What is the geography of the Indus River Valley (India)?

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The Indus River, The Himalayan Mountains, Natural Barriers from invasion, Harrapa & Mohenjo-Daro

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What is the religion of Indus River Valley (India)?

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Polytheistic, Hinduism - Dharma, Karma, Samsara, Buddhism - aims to end suffering

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What are the achievements of Indus River Valley (India)?

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Decimal System, ZERO as a number, Road signs, Cities built on grid system

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What is the politics of Indus River Valley (India)?

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Ruled by an emperor

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What is the economy of Indus River Valley (India)?

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Trade Economy - traded with the Mesopotamians

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What is the social structure of Indus River Valley (India)?

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The Caste System - based in Hinduism & divided by JOB, Brahmins (Priests), Warriors, Working class, Servants, Untouchables (less than slaves)

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What is the geography of the Yellow River Valley (China)?

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The Yellow and Yangtze Rivers, The Himalayan Mountains isolated them, Gobi Desert

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What is the religion of Yellow River Valley (China)?

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Ancestor Worship, Mandate of Heaven - the gods choose the rulers and when things go bad, a new ruler is chosen, Confucianism, Legalism

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What are the achievements of Yellow River Valley (China)?

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Started the Great Wall of China, Chinese writing system, Copper coins, Silk trade, Civil service exams

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What is the politics of Yellow River Valley (China)?

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Warring states, Qin Dynasty - Legalism - very strict leadership under the Emperor, Han Dynasty - golden age