| A | B |
|---|
| subcontinent | India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh |
| Indus River and Ganges River | Not only carry water for irrigation but also silt which produces rich land for agriculture |
| Monsoons | Seasonal winds that dominate India's climate; Winter monsoons blow dry air; summer monsoons bring powerful storms |
| Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro | Twin cities in India; sophisticated city planning; grid pattern; featured citadel, plumbing and sewer systems, strong central gov't |
| Language | 400 symbols make up Harappan language; found on stamps and seals made of carved stone used for trading pottery and tools |
| Animals | Important part of Harappan culture; seen on pottery, small statues, children's toys, and seals |
| Religion | Culture was a theocracy; priests likely prayed for good harvests and safety from floods |
| Aryans | nomadic cattle herders; founders of Hinduism |
