The Indus Valley Civilization: Unveiling Urban Life and Innovations

The video introduces the Indus Valley Civilization, a Bronze Age civilization discovered in the 1920s. It highlights key discoveries at Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro, located in present-day Pakistan. The civilization featured advanced urban planning, with straight streets, rectangular blocks, and significant buildings like granaries and baths. The Harappans had a sophisticated drainage system, emphasizing sanitation. The video covers the civilization's development, city features, and infrastructure, providing insights into its historical significance.

What was the primary metal used during the Indus Valley Civilization?

• Iron

• Silver

• Gold

• Bronze

In which decade was the Indus Valley Civilization discovered by archaeologists?

• 1940s

• 1930s

• 1920s

• 1910s

Which two major sites were first identified in the early 1920s?

• Harappa and Lothal

• Mohenjo-Daro and Dhaulavira

• Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro

• Kalibanga and Rakhigarhi

Which river was the Indus Valley Civilization primarily developed along?

• Ganges

• Yamuna

• Narmada

• Indus

Which city was the first to be discovered by excavation?

• Harappa

• Kalibanga

• Mohenjo-Daro

• Lothal

What was the purpose of the Great Granary in Harappa?

• Religious ceremonies

• Residential use

• Military defense

• Storing grain

What was the Great Bath in Mohenjo-Daro likely used for?

• Storing water

• Religious ceremonies

• Military training

• Residential purposes

What was a unique feature of the streets in Mohenjo-Daro?

• Cobblestone roads

• Narrow alleys

• Curved paths

• Straight streets intersecting at right angles

What material were the pillars of the Assembly Hall in Mohenjo-Daro made of?

• Metal

• Stone

• Wood

• Baked bricks

What feature of the Indus Valley cities indicates their focus on sanitation?

• Wide roads

• Large granaries

• Advanced drainage system

• Tall buildings