The Indus River Valley civilization was protected by deserts and mountains. They had a monarchy form of government led by rulers called Rajahs and priests. The society had a merchant class and engaged in extensive trade of goods. While they did not prefer war, they made tools and weapons from bronze. The civilization eventually declined due to earthquakes, floods from monsoon rains, and the shifting of the Indus River which disrupted trade.

1. Indus River Valley By : Rasheda Johnson Tatyana Polite Matthew Phillips Rebecca Van Meter

13. “ No golden tombs, no fancy ziggurats. Four thousand years ago city builders in the Indus Valley mad deals, not war, and created a stable, peaceful, and prosperous culture”