WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -How did ancient farmers use the water of the Indus River system to help grow crops? When the rivers flood, it left behind rich soil in which to grow crops. The farmers also developed an irrigation system using canals and ditches to supply water for crops.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Indus Valley contained many natural resources that became an important part of Harappan civilization. These resources included timber for building, along with gold, silver, and other precious stones. Flood-supported farming led to large agricultural surpluses, which in turn supported the development of cities.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Indus Valley is located in the region known as South Asia, or the Indian subcontinent. The Indian subcontinent is a huge peninsula extending into the Indian Ocean. Towering, snow-covered mountain ranges mark the northern border of the subcontinent, including the Hindu Kush and the Himalayas.

Detailed explanation-4: -India’s first civilization was built along the Indus river, because it left behind rich silt when it flooded.. This allowed farmers to grow a surplus of food so that civilization could develop. To the east of the Indus, the Ganges River creates a large plain that is also good for farming.