Chapter 12 Review

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What are the names of the two ancient cities discovered by archaeologists in 1922?

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Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro

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In which major river valley did the ancient cities of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro develop?

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Indus River Valley

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How were roads arranged and buildings constructed in the ancient cities of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro?

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As a grid system; with mud bricks

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What role did seasonal monsoons play in the growth of the Harappan civilization?

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They caused flooding and watered crops.

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What materials did Harappans use to make bronze tools?

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Copper and tin

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What is one thing we do not know about the Harappan civilization? Options: Their system of writing, Their language, Their trade routes, Their religious beliefs

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Their language

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What was the purpose of government in the Harappan civilization?

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To decide issues of agriculture and trade; To organize construction of roads, temples, and other public works

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How is the Harappan writing system similar to Mesopotamian cuneiform?

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Both writing systems included picture-like symbols

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How is the Harappan writing system different from the Mesopotamian cuneiform?

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They used different symbols; Unlike cuneiform, Harappan people wrote using carved stamps or seals.

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In which two regions did the Aryan people settle? Options: The Himalayas and the Bay of Bengal, The Indus River Valley and the Ganges River Valley, The Plateau of Iran and the Arabian Sea, The Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal

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The Indus River Valley and the Ganges River Valley