Trade and Trade Routes in Ancient India c5.2

c5.2

GEOGRAPHY PLAYS an important part in the evolution of a culture. The changing climate not only affects the life of the people but also influences their character and thought processes. For instance, in the arid regions where man has to stage constant war against nature, he develops a rough character and is prone to raids and robbery which is in direct contrast to the mild character of the peoples living in tropical countries, because nature easily satisfies their demand and therefore their character is mild. The trade routes of a country also depend on certain geographical factors. The routes passing through mountains and deserts are naturally very difficult, but the same routes passing through the open valleys, rivers and vast plains become easier.