Indus Valley Cities

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What are some of the major cities of the Indus Valley Civilization?
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Harappa and Mohenjo-daro.
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What was the primary occupation of the inhabitants of Indus Valley cities?
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Agriculture was the primary occupation.
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What unique features were found in the urban planning of Indus Valley cities?
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Grid system streets, drainage systems, and brick houses.
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What kind of script was used by the Indus Valley Civilization?
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Indus script.
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How did the Indus Valley Civilization conduct trade?
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Through an extensive network including Mesopotamia.
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What evidence of craftsmanship has been found in Indus Valley cities?
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Artifacts like beads, pottery, and tools.
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What kind of government might have existed in the Indus Valley Civilization?
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Possibly a centralized or municipal government.
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What is the significance of the Great Bath in Mohenjo-daro?
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It is believed to be used for ritual bathing.
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What led to the decline of the Indus Valley Civilization?
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Possible reasons include climate change, tectonic activity, or invasion.
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What types of houses did people live in within Indus Valley cities?
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Brick houses, often two-story with private bathrooms.
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What were Indus seals used for?
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Seals were used for trade and official purposes.
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How was water managed in Indus Valley cities?
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Through advanced drainage and irrigation systems.
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What role did religion play in the Indus Valley cities?
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Religious practices are not clearly understood, but there were likely rituals involving water and animal figures.
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What was the Dockyard of Lothal used for?
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It was used as a port for maritime trade.
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What indicates that the Indus Valley Civilization had contacts with distant cultures?
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Artifacts like jewelry and trade seals found in Mesopotamia.
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