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What is the period in which the Indus Valley Civilization flourished?
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?
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?
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?
In which province is the site of Sutkagen Dor located?
Which important finding was unearthed at Harappa?
Which important finding was unearthed at Harappa?
What is the significance of the Indus Valley Civilization among the four ancient urban civilizations?
What is the significance of the Indus Valley Civilization among the four ancient urban civilizations?
Who carried out excavations in the Indus valley and announced the discovery of a new civilization to the world?
Who carried out excavations in the Indus valley and announced the discovery of a new civilization to the world?
What important finding was unearthed at Mohenjodaro?
What important finding was unearthed at Mohenjodaro?
In which province is the site of Sutkagen Dor located?
In which province is the site of Sutkagen Dor located?
What did the excavations in the Indus valley reveal about Amri?
What did the excavations in the Indus valley reveal about Amri?
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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Test your knowledge about the Indus Valley Civilization, one of the oldest urban civilizations in the world. Learn about its geographical location, historical significance, and archaeological discoveries.
