CIVILIZATION
INDUS VALLEY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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It prevented attacks from enemies
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Brought rain and flooding to water crops
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It allowed settlers to plant and harvest crops in one location
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -India’s first civilization developed in the Indus Valley because the Indus river system brings a steady source of irrigation water to the Indus Valley that made farming in this otherwise dry region possible. Regular river flooding also deposited fertile soil that was good for crops.
Detailed explanation-2: -Unlike Egypt and Mesopotamia, however, the Harappans did not attempt to develop irrigation to support agriculture. Instead, they relied on the annual monsoons, which allowed the accumulation of large agricultural surpluses–which, in turn, allowed the creation of cities.
Detailed explanation-3: -Agriculture was so important to the Indus people that it was their only source of income. Those who were unable to trade turned to agriculture and farming. It was one of the primary reasons why the Indus Valley civilization lasted so long.
Detailed explanation-4: -Petrie told Science Magazine that dual rainy seasons in the Indus River Valley may have helped the civilization develop seasonal crop rotations before any other major civilization.