Ancient India

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What is the Indus Valley Civilization?

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The remains of an ancient city from a previously unknown civilization.

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When did this civilization exist?

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From about 3000 BCE to 1500 BCE

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Along what river did these ancient people build their cities?
Options: Yellow River, Tigris River, Indus River, Yangtze River

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Indus River

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Why did they build their homes and cities near a river?

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All the above

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Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro are located in what modern day country?

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Pakistan

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How do archaeologists know there were planned cities?

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Because streets were straight and separated regular blocks of homes and buildings

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Sewer system

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A system of connected pipes whose purpose is to remove waste water

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What did women wear?

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Colorful robes, jewelry of gold and precious stone, lipstick

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Possible trade between the Indus Valley and Mesopotamia?

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True

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This ancient civilization must have had marvelous craftsmen, skilled in...
Options: Dance, painting and literature; Pottery, weaving, and metalworking; Pottery, music and ballet; Metalwork, dance and acting

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Pottery, weaving, and metalworking