Of the three ancient river civilizations, we know the least about Harappan society located in the Indus River vlley. What are the reasons scholars know the least about this society? Given how little information we have, what evidence compels us to include it, along with Mesopotamia, Egypt, and China as one of the four ancient complex societies. When did Harappan society decline? After the decline of Harappan society, Aryans migrated into the Indian subcontinent. What are the lasting cultural, social and religious impacts of the migration of Aryans into the Indus River valley?

Analyze the quotation below in the context of european exploration in the americas. as you read the quote, think about what it says about columbus's motivations to explore. was he interested in gaining knowledge, wealth, or both? how did his motivations influence how he treated the people already living in the americas? i did not try to examine them in detail, because it could not be done in 50 years. for my desire is to see and discover as much as i can before returning to your highnesses, our lord willing, in april. it is true that in the event of finding places where there is gold or spices in quantity i should stop until i had collected as much as i could. i, therefore, proceed in the hope of coming across such places.