Exploring the Indus River Valley Civilization

The video explores the Indus River Valley, focusing on the Harappans who settled there and developed early cities like Mohenjo-Daro. It highlights the complexities of urban planning, including sanitation systems, and the benefits of city life such as trade and leisure. The peaceful nature of these cities and their trade practices are discussed, along with the mysterious decline of the Harappan civilization and the transition to the Vedic period.

Where is the Indus River Valley located in modern times?

• China and Nepal

• Afghanistan and Iran

• Bangladesh and Sri Lanka

• India and Pakistan

What was one of the main reasons the Harappans settled by the Indus River?

• It had abundant mineral resources

• It was ideal for farming

• It was a strategic military location

• It was a good location for fishing

What was a significant innovation in Harappan cities that helped maintain public health?

• Public parks

• A sewage system

• Electricity

• Advanced medical facilities

How were the homes in Mohenjo-daro constructed?

• From wood and straw

• From stone and mortar

• From clay bricks hardened by fire

• From metal and glass

What was one of the benefits of living in Harappan cities?

• Access to modern technology

• More leisure time

• Higher education

• Better weather

What evidence suggests that Harappan cities were peaceful?

• No evidence of trade

• Few weapons found

• No written records

• Lack of city walls

What was a key factor in the Harappans' trade practices?

• Use of horses for transportation

• Barter system

• Standard system of weights and measures

• Use of gold coins

What was the role of the city of Lothal in Harappan trade?

• It was a military base

• It was a religious center

• It was a farming hub

• It was a port city

What is one theory about the disappearance of Harappan cities?

• A massive earthquake

• Invasion by Indo-Aryans

• A volcanic eruption

• A severe drought

What period began after the disappearance of Harappan cities?

• The Bronze Age

• The Gupta period

• The Vedic period

• The Iron Age