HISTORY
ANCIENT INDIA
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Question
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The flooding caused by monsoons slowed the growth of the populations in early Indian civilizations.
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The water brought by monsoon rains allowed agriculture to develop away from India’s major rivers.
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The wetness from the monsoons pushed many to migrate farther south in search of a better climate.
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The harsh winters caused by strong monsoon winds blowing in from Central Asia made life more difficult.
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Detailed explanation-1: -What made the development of the city of Harappa possible? Q. Which statement best explains how the monsoons affected the development of early Indian civilizations? The flooding caused by monsoons slowed the growth of the population in early Indian civilizations.
Detailed explanation-2: -Upset with his violent conquests that killed hundreds of thousands, the Indian king Ashoka embraced Buddhism and treated his subjects humanely. Emperor Ashoka is credited with remaking the Mauyran Dynasty from a war machine into a society of tolerance and nonviolence, based on Buddhism.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Mauryan and Gupta Empires’ political unity and internal peace encouraged the expansion of trade networks in India. During Ashoka’s reign, the government built major roadways, and the Mauryan international network of trade expanded.
Detailed explanation-4: -Ancient cultures have been more likely to settle in northern India than southern India because Northern India contained two major rivers. One reason for this is the fertile soil, another is the ease of trading. The physical feature that assisted Ancient Indians in trading was its proximity to rivers and oceans.
Detailed explanation-5: -Many scholars believe that the collapse of the Indus Valley Civilization was caused by climate change. Some experts believe the drying of the Saraswati River, which began around 1900 BCE, was the main cause for climate change, while others conclude that a great flood struck the area.