Ancient Cities Discovered!

What year were the ancient cities Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa discovered?

Who began the excavation that uncovered Mohenjo-Daro?

• The excavation that uncovered Mohenjo-Daro was begun by Sir John Marshall.

• The excavation that uncovered Mohenjo-Daro was begun by Howard Carter.

• The excavation that uncovered Mohenjo-Daro was begun by Heinrich Schliemann.

• The excavation that uncovered Mohenjo-Daro was begun by Arthur Evans.

What does the name Mohenjo-Daro mean?

Harappa's name is significant in Tamil because it means:

• A place of great historical importance

• A city of ancient civilization

• A site of ancient trade

• A land of ancient kings

How were the streets of Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa designed?

What unique feature did the houses in Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa have?

Theories about why the Indus River Valley civilization was abandoned include:

• Climate change and drought

• Invasion by foreign tribes

• Decline in trade

• All of the above