Unlocking the Secrets of Mohenjo-Daro

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Mohenjo-Daro literally means "place or hill of the dead."

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True

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This artifact was found in Mohenjo-Daro's citadel and was at first believed to be used in a granary. Later, archaeologists found no evidence of this. It's specific purpose is unknown. What is the artifact? Options: Seals, Scale and weights, Games (Chess), Clay Model (Oxen + Cart)

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Scale and weights

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True or False: The scale and weights were consistent and accurate... meaning that ancient Indians had a standard set of weights for weighing everything.

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True

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Believed to be used for bathing (potentially for religious rituals) it was made of waterproofed brick and had small dressing rooms surrounding it.

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The Great Bath

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Some archaeologists and scientists believe the statue (shown here) believe the man may have been...

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both a priest and a king

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The seals found in Mohenjo-Daro, often with animal pictures, are believed to have been used by merchants or...

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used as charms to keep away evil

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True or False: With over 400 pictographs found on seals in Mohenjo-Daro, there is little known about the Ancient Indian language.

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True

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Mohenjo-Daro's advanced sewer system WOULD NOT BE SEEN AGAIN in the world for 2,000 years until this civilization made their own version.

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The Romans

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True or False: Archaeologists think that the sewer system allowed all people, rich and poor, to have bathrooms in their house.

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True

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Houses in the lower city, like most of Mohenjo-Daro, were made of...

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mud bricks