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Indus Valley Civilization: Features and Decline

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Indus Valley Civilization: Features and Decline

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Which period is characterized by the use of stone tools and hunting-gathering lifestyle?

Chalcolithic

Mesolithic

Neolithic

Paleolithic (correct)

What is a notable feature of the Indus Valley Civilization?

Lack of urban planning

Sophisticated drainage and water supply systems (correct)

Use of hieroglyphic writing

Nomadic lifestyle

What are the key distinguishing features of the Chalcolithic culture?

Use of copper and stone tools, and the transition from the Neolithic to the Bronze Age

What type of civilization is associated with the use of copper and stone tools?

Chalcolithic Signup and view all the answers

How did the decline of the Indus Valley Civilization impact the region?

It led to a significant disruption in urban life, trade, and culture in the region. Signup and view all the answers

What are the distinguishing characteristics of the Mesolithic period?

It is characterized by the use of microliths, hunting, and gathering lifestyle. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Pre and Proto-History covers Paleolithic, Mesolithic, Neolithic, and Chalcolithic cultures.
Paleolithic culture: Old Stone Age, focused on nomadic hunting and gathering.
Neolithic culture: New Stone Age, marked by the development of agriculture and settled communities.
Indus Valley Civilization: Ancient urban civilization with major urban settlements.
Features: advanced urban planning, well-planned streets, drainage systems, and standardized weights and measures.
Decline: due to environmental factors and invasions, the civilization disintegrated around 1300 BCE.

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Test your knowledge about the features and decline of the Indus Valley Civilization, including pre and proto-history periods such as Paleolithic, Mesolithic, Neolithic, and Chalcolithic cultures. Explore archaeological and literary sources related to this ancient civilization.