Indus Valley Civilization

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What was the Indus Valley Civilization?
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An ancient civilization located in present-day Pakistan and northwest India, thriving around 2500 BCE.
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What were two major cities of the Indus Valley Civilization?
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Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro.
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What is known about the writing system of the Indus Valley Civilization?
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It used a script with symbols that remain undeciphered.
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What kind of government did the Indus Valley Civilization have?
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It's unclear, but it likely had a centralized government.
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What evidence do we have of trade in the Indus Valley Civilization?
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Artifacts like beads, seals, and weights suggest extensive trade networks.
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What role did rivers play in the Indus Valley Civilization?
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Rivers like the Indus provided water for agriculture and transport.
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What kind of infrastructure did the Indus Valley cities have?
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Well-planned streets, drainage systems, and granaries.
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How were houses constructed in the Indus Valley Civilization?
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Using baked bricks, often several stories tall with flat roofs.
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What caused the decline of the Indus Valley Civilization?
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Possible reasons include climate change, natural disasters, and invasions.
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What were the main occupations in the Indus Valley Civilization?
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Agriculture, trade, craftsmanship, and pottery making.
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What kind of materials were used for tools and artifacts?
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Copper, bronze, and terracotta.
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What is the evidence of religious beliefs in the Indus Valley Civilization?
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Figurines, seals depicting animals, and possible worship of nature.
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What kind of food did the Indus Valley people eat?
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Wheat, barley, and dairy products.
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Who discovered the ruins of the Indus Valley Civilization?
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Archaeologists began systematic excavations in the 1920s.
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What impact did the Indus Valley Civilization have on later cultures?
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Contributed urban planning techniques and craft traditions.
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