Key Concepts in the Indus Valley Civilization and Archaeology

A high level of social development in art, science, or government

• Drainage

• Civilization

• Ritual

• Seal

A ceremonial act or action

• Ritual

• Government

• Invasion

• Civilization

The scientific study of material remains (such as tools, pottery, jewelry, stone walls, and monuments) of past human life and activities

• Government

• Civilization

• Seal

• Archeology

The act, process, or mode of draining

• Seal

• Invasion

• Drainage

• Ancient

Having had an existence for many years

• Ancient

• Archeology

• Civilization

• Government

The body of persons that constitutes the governing authority of a political unit or organization

• Archeology

• Ritual

• Civilization

• Government

A device with a cut or raised emblem, symbol, or word

• Seal

• Ritual

• Invasion

• Ancient

The incoming or spread of something usually hurtful

• Archeology

• Invasion

• Government

• Drainage

What were three characteristics of ancient civilizations?

• Specialized Jobs

• Social Classes

• Internet

• Surplus of Food

Most ancient civilizations were developed near rivers.

• True
• False