Mohenjo-Daro and the Indus Valley Civilization

What was unique about the urban planning of Mohenjo-Daro compared to other ancient civilizations?

• It developed gradually around farmland
• It was intentionally designed from the beginning
• It was built on a mountain
• It had no streets

What material was primarily used for construction in the Indus Valley Civilization?

• Wood
• Stone
• Mud bricks
• Concrete

How did the Indus Valley people adapt their city to deal with monsoons?

• They built tall buildings
• They constructed reservoirs
• They moved to higher ground
• They used sandbags

What advanced feature did the Indus Valley civilization develop for sewage management?

• Open ditches
• Large pits
• A drainage system
• Composting toilets

What was the purpose of the citadel in Mohenjo-Daro?

• It served as a marketplace
• It was a residential area
• It housed public and administrative buildings
• It was a place for farming

What evidence suggests that hygiene was important to the Indus Valley Civilization?

• They had no bathrooms
• They had public wells and drainage systems
• They used only mud for construction
• They had no access to water

What is one of the greatest mysteries about Mohenjo-Daro?

• How it was built
• Why it was abandoned
• What language they spoke
• Where the people came from

Which of the following statements is true about the timeline of Mohenjo-Daro?

• It was built in 1500 BCE
• It was at its height from around 2600 BCE to 1900 BCE
• It was abandoned immediately after it was built
• It was the first city in the world

What was the significance of the Great Bath found in Mohenjo-Daro?

• It was a place for trade
• It was used for religious or social purposes
• It was a storage facility
• It was a royal palace

What is one reason historians have limited information about the Indus Valley Civilization?

• They have too many artifacts
• They cannot read or translate their writing system
• They have no archaeological evidence
• They only focus on other civilizations