Lesson 13-14 Review

Harappan civilization, which included ancient Mohenjodaro, developed in the

• Western Ghats

• Deccan Plateau

• Indus River valley

• Ganges River valley

How did modern scholars learn that Mohenjodaro had ever existed?

• Astronauts saw it from space.

• Historians read ancient scrolls.

• Archaeologists found its ruins.

• Geographers studied old maps.

Which fact shows that Mohenjodaro was carefully planned?

• Wheeled carts were pulled by animals.

• The workshops were made of mud bricks.

• Some of the houses were larger than others.

• Nine streets divided the lower city into blocks.

What does the list below show about the civilization that included Mohenjodaro?

• Invaders
• Floods
• Earthquakes

• Likely causes for its beginning.

• Theories for why is disappeared.

• Problems with being near a river.

• Reasons it was led by strong rulers.

Archaeologists found a structure that was 39 feet long and 8 feet deep, with a well nearby and a drain along one side. How was it likely used?

• for bathing

• for cooking

• for making wine

• for grinding grain

What evidence shows us how men in Mohenjodaro might have dressed?

• pictographs

• an ancient statue

• a report by a visitor

• remains of an old robe

Where did most of the people of Mohenjodaro live?

• in the citidel

• in the tall tower

• in the lower city

• in the courtyards

What do these seals tell historians about Mohenjodaro?

• The types of jobs people did.

• The types of animals people saw.

• The types of jewelry people wore.

• The types of gods people worshiped.

A strong wind that brings heavy rain to southern Asia in the Summer

• monsoon

• plateau

• subcontinent

• citadel

• granary

A flat area of land that is elevated, or raised, above the land around it

• monsoon

• plateau

• subcontinent

• citadel

• granary