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Which ancient civilization is also known as the Indus Valley civilization?
Which ancient civilization is also known as the Indus Valley civilization?
What feature was NOT found at the Moro Dharo Harappan site in Kutch, India?
What feature was NOT found at the Moro Dharo Harappan site in Kutch, India?
Which of the following was a notable aspect of life in the Harappan civilization?
Which of the following was a notable aspect of life in the Harappan civilization?
What was a prominent symbol of worship in the Harappan civilization?
What was a prominent symbol of worship in the Harappan civilization?
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Which of the following was a technological advancement associated with the Harappan civilization?
Which of the following was a technological advancement associated with the Harappan civilization?
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Where did the Harappan civilization flourish geographically?
Where did the Harappan civilization flourish geographically?
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Study Notes
- Recent discovery of a 1000-year-old Harappan civilization site named Moro Dharo in Kutch, India.
- Moro Dharo exhibits similarities with other Harappan sites like Dholavira, with features like walls, a platform, a well, burial chambers, pottery, slipware, and terracotta cakes.
- The city layout, urban planning, architecture, social structures, and cultural practices of Moro Dharo provide valuable insights into the Harappan civilization.
- The Harappan civilization is also known as the Indus Valley civilization, which flourished around 2500 BCE in present-day Pakistan and Western India.
- The Harappan civilization was more advanced than the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Mesopotamia, India, and China.
- Excavations in the 1920s led to the discovery of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro, two major ancient cities of the Harappan civilization.
- The Harappan civilization was known for its grid system of streets, advanced drainage system, and the widespread use of baked bricks in construction.
- Trade was a significant aspect of life in the Harappan civilization, with standardized weights, measures, and a well-developed system of barter trade.
- The people of the Harappan civilization worshiped trees and animals, with the bull and the unicorn being prominent symbols.
- The text ends with a quiz related to the Indus Valley civilization's context, asking readers to choose the correct statements about the civilization.
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Test your knowledge about the ancient Indus Valley civilization, including its cities, architecture, social structures, cultural practices, and trade systems. Learn about recent discoveries like the Moro Dharo site in Kutch, India.
