Episode 4 Preview | Trade
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Examine the civilizing effect of trade.
Examine an ancient civilization unlike any other, that of the Indus Valley. Rather than imposing order through war or religion, it relied on the free flow of trade. The exchange of goods promoted wealth, co-operation and trust.
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Episode 4 Preview | Trade
Preview: Episode 4 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions
Examine an ancient civilization unlike any other, that of the Indus Valley. Rather than imposing order through war or religion, it relied on the free flow of trade. The exchange of goods promoted wealth, co-operation and trust.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
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