Harappan Civilization

Harappan Civilization

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1.

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Front

Along what RIVER did the Harappan Civilization develop?

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Indus

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Hidden underneath ______ archaeologists found remains of houses, buildings and temples built thousands of years ago!

Back

layers of soil

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

They named one of these ancient cities Harappa. What did they name the other city?

Back

Mohenjo-Daro

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The Indus Valley Civilization was one of the first civilizations in the world. What two cities were at the center of this civilization?

Back

Mohenjo Daro and Harappa

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Life began in India along the __________ River.

Back

Indus

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A feature of Mohenjo Daro and Harappa ancient cities was: citadel, running water and sewage, brick homes.

Back

all of the choices

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A unique feature of Mohenjo Daro and Harappa was the

Back

streets laid out in a grid like fashion

8.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why do historians know less about the Harappan civilization than they know about ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia?

Back

The writings of ancient India have not been deciphered.

9.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is today's problem with the Harappan writing system?

Back

Scholars have not yet learned to read it.