Indus Valley

What were some notable features of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization?

• They were smaller than the Egyptian kingdom and lacked advanced plumbing.

• They had air-conditioned homes, flush toilets, and a large population.

• They primarily focused on hunting and gathering, with no fixed settlements.

• Their cities were unplanned and built without standardized materials.

What is known about the disappearance of the Harappan Civilization?

• They were conquered by a neighboring empire.

• They migrated to other regions due to climate change.

• Their disappearance is a mystery, with no definitive explanation.

• They gradually integrated into other existing civilizations.

What was a distinctive characteristic of the cities in the ancient Indus Valley?

• They were built without any prior planning or organization.

• Homes were constructed using only sun-baked bricks, lacking durability.

• They featured pre-planned grid layouts with advanced water and sewer systems.

• They relied solely on public wells for water, with no individual home access.

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What was a prominent feature of the city of Mohenjo-Daro, located in its upper area known as The Citadel?

• A large granary for storing grain.

• An arena for public events.

• The Great Bath.

• A network of canals for irrigation.

Which of the following is a theory proposed for the disappearance of the Harappan people around 1300 BCE?

• They were killed by outside invaders.

• A widespread disease wiped out the population.

• They voluntarily left to explore new lands.

• They developed advanced technology and moved to another planet.