The Indus Valley Civilization: Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro

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What was the name of the ancient city discovered by archaeologists in 1922?

Harappa

What was the name of the second city discovered shortly after Harappa?

Mohenjo-Daro

How many cities from the same civilization have archaeologists found so far?

Over 1400

In what geographical feature were most towns and cities in ancient times built along?

Waterways and rivers Signup and view all the answers

What was unique about the location of the cities Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro?

Built along a dried out river bed Signup and view all the answers

What river is believed to have flowed along a different path to support the ancient civilization?

Indus River Signup and view all the answers

What material were the houses in this civilization typically made of?

Baked brick Signup and view all the answers

What unique feature did each home in this civilization have with regards to water?

Each home had its own private drinking well and bathroom. Signup and view all the answers

What type of jewelry did women in this civilization wear?

Gold and precious stones Signup and view all the answers

What kind of statue was found among the treasures in this civilization?

A statue of a woman wearing a bracelet Signup and view all the answers

What kind of pool was discovered in the ancient city of Mohenjo-Daro?

A large central pool Signup and view all the answers

What types of animals were raised by farms in this civilization?

Sheep, pigs, zebus, and water buffalo Signup and view all the answers

What material did the ancient people from the Indus Valley civilization use to build their homes?

Brick Signup and view all the answers

What is one interesting fact about the houses in the ancient cities of the Indus Valley civilization?

They had private baths Signup and view all the answers

What type of streets did the ancient cities of the Indus Valley civilization have?

Straight streets Signup and view all the answers

What modern-day countries does the Indus River flow through today?

India and Pakistan Signup and view all the answers

What is one mystery that historians and archaeologists still face regarding the ancient Indus Valley civilization?

They cannot read their writing Signup and view all the answers

What did kids in the ancient Indus Valley civilization play with?

Toys Signup and view all the answers