Use the maps to answer the following question: A map of the Indus River Valley civilizations is shown, including Mohenjo-Daro, Lothal, Mehrgarh, and Harappa. They are situated near the Indus River, in northwestern India. Another map of Shang civilizations in ancient China is shown, the settlements represented by purple shading, primarily along the Yellow River.

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These maps show ancient settlements in India and China. Why might people initially have chosen these places to live? (4 points)

The fertile floodplains were good places to grow food.
The oceans provided good drinking water for the population.
The ocean was an important source of salt for curing meat.
The mountains were rich with plants and animals.