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Q12. Activity: Using maps, locate the major rivers and civilisations. Mark the trade links between them.
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| Civilisation | River(s) | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sindhu-Sarasvati | Sindhu (Indus) and Sarasvati | Indian subcontinent |
| Mesopotamian | Euphrates and Tigris | West Asia |
| Egyptian | Nile | North-east Africa |
| Chinese | Huang He and Yangtze | Northern and southern China |
Trade links to draw
- Mesopotamia to Meluhha - the main link, through the Persian Gulf .
- Two stops on the way: Dilmun (Bahrain) and Magan (Oman peninsula) .
- Label the goods: stone beads, ivory, timber, gold dust, and probably copper .
- Egypt and China - do not draw a confirmed trade link.
- There is little solid evidence of direct contact.
- Optionally add the Silk Route from China westwards, with branches through India.
