Questions and Answers
Where was the Indus Valley Civilisation located?
Northwestern regions of South Asia
During which time period did the Indus Valley Civilisation exist?
3300 BCE to 1300 BCE
What is the significance of the term 'Harappan' in relation to the Indus Civilisation?
It is sometimes applied to the Indus civilisation after its type site Harappa
In which geographical features did the Indus civilisation flourish?
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Which of the following regions was NOT part of the area where Indus Valley Civilisation sites were found?
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Study Notes
Indus Valley Civilisation
- The Indus Valley Civilisation was located in the northwestern region of the Indian subcontinent, which is now modern-day Pakistan and northwestern India.
Time Period
- The Indus Valley Civilisation existed from around 3300 to 1300 BCE, which is approximately 2000 years.
Significance of 'Harappan'
- The term 'Harappan' is derived from the first discovered city of the Indus Valley Civilisation, Harappa, and is used to describe the culture and civilisation of this period.
Geographical Features
- The Indus Valley Civilisation flourished in the fertile valleys of the Indus River and its tributaries, as well as in the surrounding hills and plateaus.
Regions NOT part of Indus Valley Civilisation
- The region of Central India was NOT part of the area where Indus Valley Civilisation sites were found.
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