Indus Valley Civilization History
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What is the period in which the Indus Valley Civilization flourished?

  • Around 2,500 BC (correct)
  • Around 1,500 AD
  • Around 1000 AD
  • Around 500 BC
  • Which river was the city of Mohenjodaro situated on the bank of?

  • Ravi
  • Indus (correct)
  • Ganges
  • Yamuna
  • Who announced the discovery of a new civilization in the Indus valley to the world?

  • Daya Ram Sahini
  • R.D. Banerjee
  • John Marshall (correct)
  • N.G. Majumdar
  • In which province is the site of Sutkagen Dor located?

    <p>Balochistan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which important finding was unearthed at Harappa?

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    What is the significance of the Indus Valley Civilization among the four ancient urban civilizations?

    <p>It was the largest urban civilization among the four</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who carried out excavations in the Indus valley and announced the discovery of a new civilization to the world?

    <p>John Marshall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What important finding was unearthed at Mohenjodaro?

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    In which province is the site of Sutkagen Dor located?

    <p>Balochistan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the excavations in the Indus valley reveal about Amri?

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    Study Notes

    Indus Valley Civilization

    • The Indus Valley Civilization flourished from 3300 to 1300 BCE.

    Mohenjodaro

    • The city of Mohenjodaro was situated on the bank of the Indus River.

    Discovery of Indus Valley Civilization

    • Sir John Marshall announced the discovery of a new civilization in the Indus Valley to the world.

    Sutkagen Dor

    • The site of Sutkagen Dor is located in the province of Balochistan.

    Harappa

    • The important finding of a well-planned city was unearthed at Harappa.

    Significance of Indus Valley Civilization

    • The Indus Valley Civilization is significant among the four ancient urban civilizations, including Mesopotamia, Egypt, and China.

    Excavations in Indus Valley

    • Sir John Marshall carried out excavations in the Indus Valley and announced the discovery of a new civilization to the world.

    Mohenjodaro

    • The important finding of a well-planned city, with a sophisticated drainage system, was unearthed at Mohenjodaro.

    Sutkagen Dor

    • The site of Sutkagen Dor is located in the province of Balochistan.

    Amri

    • The excavations in the Indus Valley revealed that Amri was a pre-Harappan settlement, preceding the Indus Valley Civilization.

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