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SS_7-1
SS Chapter 7 Lesson 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is a subcontinent? SS 7-1 | Large landmass like a continent, only smaller, such as South Asia. India is a subcontinent. |
| What are the two mountain ranges on the northern border of India? SS 7-1 | Hindu Kush, Himalayas |
| What are the three major rivers of the Indian subcontinent during ancient times? SS 7-1 | Ganges, Indus, and Saraswati rivers |
| What has seasonal winds that affect the climate of India and other South Asian countries? SS 7-1 | monsoon |
| What is the Harappan Civilization? SS 7-1 | An ancient culture centered around the Indus River know for its planned cities and advanced sewer systems. |
| What are the two largest and best-known cities of the Indus River culture? SS 7-1 | Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa |
| What is a planned city? SS 7-1 | A city built according to a design. |
| What are seals? SS 7-1 | Harappan artifacts found as far away as Mesopotamia that show how far Harappan trade spread. |
| What are goods Harappan traded to Mesopotamia? SS 7-1 | timber, ivory, and beads |
| What are two types of natural disasters that may have caused the decline of the Harappan civilization? SS 7-1 | earthquakes and floods |