Geography and climate both played significant roles in the settlement and development of ancient Indian civilization. The first notable geographical feature is the Himalayan Mountains located in the northern portion of the Indian subcontinent that severs India from the rest of Asia; preventing hostile invading forces and Immigration into the subcontinent. The second feature, the two rivers of Ganges and Indus are the foundations of early Indian civilization that make their land livable. The Ganges river flows southeast through a fertile valley, providing the necessary water for a successful harvest. The Indus River flows southwest across a drier plain, in turn affecting how farming was achieved. Because of the drier land area, Ancient Indians were forced to irrigate to obtain the needed stock of food to distribute among their peoples, much less a emergency surplus. The last major geographical feature was the Khyber Pass -- the only easily traversed path connecting Asia and India near Kabul. Climate was an ingredient in early Indian civilizations for several reasons. Monsoons, winds that mark the seasons, are one of the most immediate. The first monsoon of the season blows from North to Northeast periodically during November through March. Little rain is present during this monsoon, however what precipitation does fall, it falls on the Northern slope of the Himalayas. During mid-June through October a second monsoon indicates the 'Wet Season' - a.k.a. - the southwest monsoon. Following the southwest monsoon, heavy rains fall in it's wake (however sparse rainfall falls on the Western Ghats, the heaviest rainfall occurs over the Ganges Valley and the Eastern Himalayan Mountains). The timing of these winds are critical; too little or too late rainfall results in an unsuccessful harvest, yet too much or an extended period of rainfall causes flooding along the country side. Temperatures also play a significant role in how Indian's settled the land in ancient times. The ideal area - the Deccan plateau - had mild temperatures in the summer opposed to the blistering heat of the western Ghats and valleys which could climb up to one-hundred twenty degrees Fahrenheit. Also, another reason the geographical importance of India is held so highly is because if the disappearances of the first Harrapan civilizations in Mohenjo Daro. Historians and researches have many theories, yet they all relate to climate, geographical, and regional issues however there is no solid evidence to prove or reject any of their hypothesis. Some of the more common are; Harsh monsoons causing a type of violent weather pattern, evidence of an earthquake has been speculated, intense flooding of the Indus and Ganges Rivers, hostile invading forces, and other reasons have been thrown around. With all of this information taken into consideration, geography and climate played a major role in the development of Ancient Indian civilization.
How did geography influence the development of civilizations in India? (1 point)
Several large cities were established in the Hindu Kush Mountains.
The Hindu Kush Mountains became an easy place to grow crops.
People were able to travel over the Khyber Pass to reach India.
The climate near the Indus River prevented flooding in the region.
India and its surrounding countries are so similar in culture and climatic conditions that the region is sometimes called the Indian sub-continent. India and its surrounding countries are so similar in culture and climatic conditions that the region is sometimes called the Indian sub-continent.
The geography has effected the Indian history in many ways.For example India is a land of rivers, in medieval period wars took places to control the river and the land between rivers as they contained gold in them. Thus we can see how the geography has influenced Indian history.
For centuries goegraphy limited contact between the Indian subcontinent and the rest of the world. The Himalaya Mountains and the Hindu Kush separate India from Asia.
The Climate in India Varies Because Of the Monsoons that they have Most of the land is flat it is like a huge plain
Depending on the warm sunny dry weather most indian people eat food that is easy to grow in warm sometimes dry soil. Inians dress acording to weather also
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Geography, Religion and People all contribute to or influence history.
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Science is the study of environment. History is the study of past and geography is the science that deals with the location of living and nonliving things on earth and the way they affect one another
Geography, Religion and People all contribute to or influence history.
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Take the Romans for example. If you don't know where or what Rome is then you will struggle knowing where this tribe started and originated from. It is the same with: The Greeks The Egyptians The Chinese The Indian The Norwegians Etc.
The five main areas of geography are physical geography (study of landforms, climate, etc.), human geography (study of human interaction with the environment), environmental geography (study of the relationship between humans and the environment), regional geography (study of specific regions or areas), and geospatial technology (use of technology in geographic analysis).
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Geography is the study of Earth's physical features and human interactions with the environment. History is the study of past events and how they have shaped societies. Civics is the study of the rights and responsibilities of citizens and how governments function.
Geography has influenced history by shaping where civilizations develop, the resources available to them, and their interactions with other societies. For example, the presence of natural barriers like mountains or rivers can impact trade routes and military conquests. Additionally, access to fertile land for agriculture can determine the success of early settlements and the growth of empires.
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