Indus Valley Civilization

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Which mountain range is located north of the Indus River Valley?

The Andes
The Himalayas (correct)
The Alps
The Rockies

The Indus River Valley civilization developed before ancient Mesopotamia and ancient Egypt.

False (B)

What benefit did the Indus River's floods provide to the farmland?

Rich soil

The Indus people had a written language made up of __________.

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Which specific feature of the city of Mohenjo-Daro is mentioned?

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Indus Valley Civilization

An ancient civilization located in the river valley south of the Himalayas in India.

Himalayas

The highest mountains in the world, located north of the Indus River Valley.

Indus River

The river that enriched farmland in the Indus Valley through its floods.

Artifacts

Objects made by humans, often of historical interest.

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Mohenjo-Daro

An ancient city of the Indus Valley Civilization with brick buildings and straight streets.

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Study Notes

The Indus people once lived in a river valley south of the great mountains in India.
The Indus valley civilization developed around the same time as ancient Mesopotamia and ancient Egypt.
This civilization grew strong due to the Indus River, which deposited rich soil onto farmland during floods, aiding crop growth.
More crops meant more people could be fed.
The Indus people had a written language composed of symbols, but the meaning of all the symbols is unknown.
The Indus Valley Civilization contained large cities that housed thousands of people.
One of these ancient cities was called Mohenjo-Daro.
Mohenjo-Daro featured brick buildings and neatly laid-out straight streets.
Artifacts belonging to the Indus people have been discovered in the ruins of ancient cities.
This shows that they crafted beautiful gold and silver jewelry.
The Indus people created small statues of animals and people.
The bull was an important symbol, but the reason is unknown.

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Explore the ancient Indus Valley Civilization, which thrived in a river valley south of the Himalayas. Discover their advanced cities like Mohenjo-Daro, written language, and intricate artifacts. Learn about their agricultural success and the significance of symbols like the bull.