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How did geography affect where ancient peoples settled on the Indian subcontinent?(1 point)ResponsesSettlements grew in arid areas where herders had more space.Settlements grew in arid areas where herders had more space.Settlements were built in mountainous regions to avoid invaders.Settlements were built in mountainous regions to avoid invaders.Settlements developed in river valleys that were fertile for farming.Settlements developed in river valleys that were fertile for farming.Settlements developed where civilizations were previously built.
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Settlements developed in river valleys that were fertile for farming.
River valleys provided access to water for irrigation, fertile soil for agriculture, and transportation routes, making them ideal locations for ancient peoples to settle and establish civilizations.
River valleys provided access to water for irrigation, fertile soil for agriculture, and transportation routes, making them ideal locations for ancient peoples to settle and establish civilizations.