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Which river was the alluvial plain of the Indus Valley Civilisation located in?
Which river was the alluvial plain of the Indus Valley Civilisation located in?
What is the term sometimes applied to the Indus civilisation after its type site?
What is the term sometimes applied to the Indus civilisation after its type site?
Which of the following regions was NOT spanned by the sites of the Indus Valley Civilisation?
Which of the following regions was NOT spanned by the sites of the Indus Valley Civilisation?
What was the name of the seasonal river in northwest India and eastern Pakistan, near which the Indus Valley Civilisation flourished?
What was the name of the seasonal river in northwest India and eastern Pakistan, near which the Indus Valley Civilisation flourished?
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What is the earliest and best-known Neolithic culture that populated the early Harappan cultures?
What is the earliest and best-known Neolithic culture that populated the early Harappan cultures?
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Which of the following is considered a universally recognized fundamental right?
Which of the following is considered a universally recognized fundamental right?
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In Canada, which of the following is outlined as one of the Fundamental Freedoms in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
In Canada, which of the following is outlined as one of the Fundamental Freedoms in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
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Which Sustainable Development Goal underscores the link between promoting human rights and sustaining peace?
Which Sustainable Development Goal underscores the link between promoting human rights and sustaining peace?
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Which international covenant specifically contains rights seen as fundamental?
Which international covenant specifically contains rights seen as fundamental?
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What is a group of rights that have been recognized by a high degree of protection from encroachment?
What is a group of rights that have been recognized by a high degree of protection from encroachment?
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Study Notes
Geography of the Indus Valley Civilisation
- The alluvial plain of the Indus Valley Civilisation was located along the Indus River.
- The term "Harappan" is sometimes applied to the Indus civilisation, named after its type site, Harappa.
Regions of the Indus Valley Civilisation
- Sites of the Indus Valley Civilisation spanned regions in present-day Pakistan and northwest India.
- The region that was NOT spanned by the sites of the Indus Valley Civilisation includes the eastern coast of India.
Seasonal Rivers and Cultures
- The seasonal river near which the Indus Valley Civilisation flourished is the Ghaggar-Hakra River, also recognized in historical references.
- The earliest and best-known Neolithic culture that populated the early Harappan cultures is the Mehrgarh culture.
Fundamental Human Rights
- A universally recognized fundamental right is the right to life, liberty, and security of the person.
- In Canada, one of the Fundamental Freedoms outlined in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms is the freedom of thought, belief, opinion, and expression.
Sustainable Development and Human Rights
- The Sustainable Development Goal that underscores the link between promoting human rights and sustaining peace is Goal 16, which focuses on peace, justice, and strong institutions.
- The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights specifically contains rights seen as fundamental.
Group of Rights
- A group of rights recognized by a high degree of protection from encroachment is referred to as "human rights."
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Test your knowledge of the ancient Indus Valley Civilisation with this quiz. Explore the history, culture, and archaeological findings of this Bronze Age civilisation in South Asia.
