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Describe the geography of the Indus and ganges river valleys
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The Indus and the Ganges Rivers start in the Himalayas and then the Indus river empties into the Arabian Sea and the Ganges River empties into the Bay of Bengal.
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How do monsoons affect India and its climate
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The summer monsoon affects India and its climate by blowing warm winds from the water and bringing moisture and rains in plains and rivers. The winter monsoon blows in clod and dry air from the Himalayas
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How did Geography influence the building of Mohenjo-daro
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The geography influenced the construction of Mohenjo-Daro because they built above ground level to protect the city from floods
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How was Mohenjo-daro similar to modern day cities
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Mohenjo-Daro is similar to modern-day cities because it had a drainage system that ran under ground just like cities today do
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Who were the Arayans
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The Aryans were newcomers that entered the valley and created a new culture
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How was it possible for the Aryans to spread their influence across the Indus and Ganges River valleys so succesfully
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They were probably weak and could not fight back so they joined the Aryans
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