River Valley

The video explores the Harappan Civilization, also known as the Indus River Valley Civilization, highlighting its geographical advantages, urban planning, and cultural aspects. The civilization thrived due to fertile lands and predictable weather, with advanced urban centers like Harappa and Mohenjo-daro. Despite lacking a deciphered writing system, archaeological findings reveal a society with less social division, recreational activities, and trade with Mesopotamia. The civilization's decline around 1500 BCE is attributed to possible earthquakes, invasions, or environmental degradation.

Which two major rivers were crucial to the Indus River Valley Civilization?

• Amazon and Yangtze

• Indus and Ganges

• Danube and Rhine

• Nile and Tigris

What is a significant challenge in understanding the Harappan Civilization?

• No evidence of agriculture

• Absence of trade records

• Undeciphered writing system

• Lack of archaeological sites

What was unique about the city layouts in the Harappan Civilization?

• No urban planning

• Grid structure planning

• Randomly placed buildings

• Circular city design

What evidence suggests that the Harappan people had leisure time?

• Presence of theaters

• Discovery of toys and games

• Written records of festivals

• Large public parks

Which civilization did the Harappans trade with through the Arabian Sea?

• Mesopotamian

• Chinese

• Egyptian

• Greek

What religious practice from the Harappan Civilization is still observed in Hindu culture today?

• Sun worship

• Fire worship

• Ritual bathing

• Animal sacrifice

What was a notable feature of the Harappan water management system?

• Rainwater harvesting

• Desalination plants

• Underground reservoirs

• Intricate canal systems

Which of the following is NOT a theory for the decline of the Harappan Civilization?

• Overuse of land resources

• Global pandemic

• Invasion by nomadic tribes

• Giant earthquake

What was a possible consequence of the Harappans having few weapons?

• Expansion of territory

• Rapid technological advancement

• Vulnerability to invasions

• Increased trade opportunities

What time period marks the end of the Harappan Civilization?

• 500 BCE

• 1000 BCE

• 2000 BCE

• 1500 BCE