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What year marked the discovery of Mohenjodaro?
What year marked the discovery of Mohenjodaro?
How long ago did the first cities emerge in the Indus Valley?
How long ago did the first cities emerge in the Indus Valley?
What was a notable feature of the houses found in the Indus Valley cities?
What was a notable feature of the houses found in the Indus Valley cities?
What demonstrates the level of planning in the Indus Valley cities?
What demonstrates the level of planning in the Indus Valley cities?
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What type of lifestyle did people in the Indus Valley cities have?
What type of lifestyle did people in the Indus Valley cities have?
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What can be inferred about the builders of the Indus Valley cities?
What can be inferred about the builders of the Indus Valley cities?
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Where were the Indus Valley cities primarily located?
Where were the Indus Valley cities primarily located?
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What initially led to the discovery of the ancient city in Mohenjodaro?
What initially led to the discovery of the ancient city in Mohenjodaro?
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What were the big godowns found in the remains of the Indus Valley cities primarily used for?
What were the big godowns found in the remains of the Indus Valley cities primarily used for?
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Which of the following metals was found among the artifacts of the Indus Valley cities?
Which of the following metals was found among the artifacts of the Indus Valley cities?
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What significant invention is associated with the bullock cart found in the Indus Valley?
What significant invention is associated with the bullock cart found in the Indus Valley?
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Which of the following cities is NOT mentioned as part of the Indus Valley civilization?
Which of the following cities is NOT mentioned as part of the Indus Valley civilization?
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What material was predominantly used for tools during the Indus Valley period?
What material was predominantly used for tools during the Indus Valley period?
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How did the knowledge of mining and smelting affect the Indus Valley civilization?
How did the knowledge of mining and smelting affect the Indus Valley civilization?
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Which factor contributed to the continued use of stone tools despite the availability of metals?
Which factor contributed to the continued use of stone tools despite the availability of metals?
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What aspect of the Indus Valley cities distinguishes them from the lifestyles of hunter-gatherers?
What aspect of the Indus Valley cities distinguishes them from the lifestyles of hunter-gatherers?
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What method do you think was primarily used for trading in the Indus Valley cities?
What method do you think was primarily used for trading in the Indus Valley cities?
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Which figure might have represented a goddess in the Indus Valley culture?
Which figure might have represented a goddess in the Indus Valley culture?
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What is noted about the cities of the Indus Valley after their decline?
What is noted about the cities of the Indus Valley after their decline?
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Which of the following was likely a feature of the seals found in the Indus Valley?
Which of the following was likely a feature of the seals found in the Indus Valley?
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What can we infer about the worship practices of the Indus Valley people?
What can we infer about the worship practices of the Indus Valley people?
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Which activity likely occurred before the establishment of Indus Valley cities?
Which activity likely occurred before the establishment of Indus Valley cities?
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Which direction do rivers typically flow?
Which direction do rivers typically flow?
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At what point do rivers tend to widen?
At what point do rivers tend to widen?
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What is suggested about the reasons behind the destruction of Indus Valley cities?
What is suggested about the reasons behind the destruction of Indus Valley cities?
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In which section would you likely find information about how cities in the Indus Valley were discovered?
In which section would you likely find information about how cities in the Indus Valley were discovered?
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How long ago did agriculture begin according to the timeline provided?
How long ago did agriculture begin according to the timeline provided?
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Which river is NOT mentioned as part of the rivers in India?
Which river is NOT mentioned as part of the rivers in India?
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When did cities first emerge in the Indus Valley?
When did cities first emerge in the Indus Valley?
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What was one of the primary reasons for the people of the Indus Valley to use bullock carts?
What was one of the primary reasons for the people of the Indus Valley to use bullock carts?
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Why did people in the Indus Valley transition from stone to metal for making weapons?
Why did people in the Indus Valley transition from stone to metal for making weapons?
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What do the square-shaped clay or stone tablets likely represent according to some scholars?
What do the square-shaped clay or stone tablets likely represent according to some scholars?
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What challenge do historians face regarding the writing of the Indus Valley civilizations?
What challenge do historians face regarding the writing of the Indus Valley civilizations?
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Which materials found in the Indus Valley indicate trade with other regions?
Which materials found in the Indus Valley indicate trade with other regions?
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What was the significance of the seals in trade conducted by the Indus Valley civilization?
What was the significance of the seals in trade conducted by the Indus Valley civilization?
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What type of script did the people of the Indus Valley likely use in their writing?
What type of script did the people of the Indus Valley likely use in their writing?
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What can be inferred about the trade relationship between the Indus Valley and Iraq?
What can be inferred about the trade relationship between the Indus Valley and Iraq?
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Study Notes
Indus Valley Civilization: The Oldest Cities
- The first cities emerged around 5000 years ago in the Indian subcontinent.
- In 1922, archaeologists discovered a brick wall at Mohenjo-daro, a village in the Indus Valley.
- This discovery led to the exploration and excavation of numerous ancient cities.
- These cities were built in the valley of the Indus River and its tributaries.
- Some cities were two-story structures; others were smaller, single-story dwellings.
- The cities had well-planned streets with drains.
- Evidence suggests a sophisticated system of urban planning, including drainage systems, indicating advanced engineering.
- Houses were made with bricks.
- The cities had large granaries for storing grains.
- Metal objects like bronze swords, spearheads, and copper vessels were found.
- In addition to metal items, stone tools were also utilized.
- The inhabitants of the Indus Valley had traded with other regions; evidence includes artifacts from distant places.
- The cities flourished for about nine hundred years before declining for unknown reasons.
- The discovery of writing in these cities remains undeciphered.
- Clay tablets and seals were used for inscriptions, with figures of people, animals, and objects depicted.
Buildings in the Indus Valley Cities
- Cities had various building types, including two-story houses reserved for the wealthy.
- The houses had walls constructed of well-baked bricks.
- Houses were linked to a sophisticated drainage system.
- Evidence suggests advanced planning in the city layout.
Metal Objects and Trade
- Objects and tools made of bronze and copper were discovered.
- The people in the Indus Valley knew how to mine and process minerals (i.e. copper and bronze).
- Evidence suggests trade links between the Indus Valley and other regions, with exotic materials used in crafting decorative items.
Gods and Goddesses
- Figures of possible deities and animals were found on seals, implying the existence of a belief system.
Decline of Cities
- The Indus Valley cities declined and were abandoned around 3500 years ago.
- The cause for abandonment is not definitively discovered.
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Explore the fascinating early urban centers of the Indus Valley Civilization, which emerged around 5000 years ago. This quiz covers major archaeological discoveries, urban planning, and the advanced engineering techniques of ancient cities like Mohenjo-daro. Test your knowledge about the artifacts and social structures of this remarkable civilization.
