16 Questions
What allowed some people in the ancient Indus Valley to do other kinds of work besides farming?
Improved farming methods and increased food production
What key crops were found in ancient trash piles in Harappa?
Wheat and barley
What were the ancient bricks made in the Indus Valley known for?
Being all the same size and lasting for thousands of years
What was the primary occupation of almost every villager in the ancient Indus Valley initially?
'Farmer'
What were the two major cities of the Indus Valley civilization by 2500 BCE?
Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa
What materials did craftspeople in the Indus Valley use to make jewelry and other objects?
Copper, bronze, gold, silver, and terra-cotta
What was a significant feature of the ancient plumbing system in Mohenjo-Daro?
It had drains that led into sewers below ground
What was the most important common feature between Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa?
Both had large public buildings sitting on hilltops
What was the primary purpose of the huge warehouses in Mohenjo-Daro?
To store grain
What distinguished larger houses from smaller ones in Mohenjo-Daro?
Larger houses had several rooms arranged around a courtyard, were often two stories tall, and had a bathroom and a private well
What are the four sacred books called that compiled the traditions and beliefs of the Vedic people?
Vedas
Which major river valley did the Vedic people settle in during the Vedic age?
Ganges River Valley
What function did cattle serve in the Vedic society?
Source of wealth and food, and used for trading
What language were the early Vedic writings collected in?
Sanskrit
What was the primary form of transmission for hymns and poems in the Vedic society before the development of written Sanskrit?
Oral tradition
What were the key weapons used by the Vedic people in battle?
Fast-moving chariots and heavy bronze axes
Explore the development of the Indus Valley civilization and the transition from villages to towns and cities. Learn about the transformation of occupations and the growth of major cities like Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa.
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