Indus Valley Civilization

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What was the Indus Valley Civilization?

An ancient civilization located in present-day Pakistan and northwest India, thriving around 2500 BCE.

What were two major cities of the Indus Valley Civilization?

Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro.

What is known about the writing system of the Indus Valley Civilization?

It used a script with symbols that remain undeciphered.

What kind of government did the Indus Valley Civilization have?

It's unclear, but it likely had a centralized government.

What evidence do we have of trade in the Indus Valley Civilization?

Artifacts like beads, seals, and weights suggest extensive trade networks.

What role did rivers play in the Indus Valley Civilization?

Rivers like the Indus provided water for agriculture and transport.

What kind of infrastructure did the Indus Valley cities have?

Well-planned streets, drainage systems, and granaries.

How were houses constructed in the Indus Valley Civilization?

Using baked bricks, often several stories tall with flat roofs.

What caused the decline of the Indus Valley Civilization?

Possible reasons include climate change, natural disasters, and invasions.

What were the main occupations in the Indus Valley Civilization?

Agriculture, trade, craftsmanship, and pottery making.

What kind of materials were used for tools and artifacts?

Copper, bronze, and terracotta.

What is the evidence of religious beliefs in the Indus Valley Civilization?

Figurines, seals depicting animals, and possible worship of nature.

What kind of food did the Indus Valley people eat?

Wheat, barley, and dairy products.

Who discovered the ruins of the Indus Valley Civilization?

Archaeologists began systematic excavations in the 1920s.

What impact did the Indus Valley Civilization have on later cultures?

Contributed urban planning techniques and craft traditions.

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