Download Indus River Valley Civilization

SUMMER ASSIGNMENT 2011-2012
Indus River Valley Civilization
The Indus River Valley civilization is absolutely fascinating! This region is modern-day Pakistan. The Harrapans were the first to
settle along Indus River Valley 2600 BCE-1900 BCE. They started farming and trade routes, and learned new skills from trade. The
Harrapans learned how to make simple plows from the Mesopotamians. Later, they began growing rice brought from traders,
and this would become their main crop.
SUMMER ASSIGNMENT
Step 1: Please navigate to the BBC History site called Indus Valley: Land of the Indus
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/indus_valley/
Step 2:
a. Read ALL the sections below.
b. Please be sure to read all the sidebars for each section. Here’s an example:
Step 3: Use the information presented on the BBC website to the section on the Indus River Valley.
Step 4: Now, complete the Mesopotamia section of the comparison chart using the knowledge you have gained from the
simulation and your research. We have included a helpful link as well, which contains great information.
Step 5: Finally, review the chart and highlight similarities between the civilizations.
Civilization Comparison Chart
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similarities
Geography
Indus River Valley Civilization
Mesopotamia
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/
indus_valley/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/cultures/
mesopotamia_gallery.shtml
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