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Decline of Ancient Civilizations

Subject: History

Book: NCERT History Class 6

Factors leading to the decline of major civilizations.
- **Environmental Changes**:
- Floods, droughts, climate shifts.
- **Foreign Invasions**:
- Greek, Persian, Hun invasions.
- **Economic and Political Factors**:
- Declining trade, weak rulers.

**Possible Exam Questions:**
1. What were the reasons for the decline of the Harappan Civilization?
2. How did foreign invasions affect Indian kingdoms?
3. What role did climate change play in civilization collapse?
4. What were the economic problems faced by ancient civilizations?
5. How did political instability contribute to decline?

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