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WorksheetsUnlocking the Secrets of Mohenjo-Daro
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 8mins
Mohenjo-Daro literally means "place or hill of the dead."
True
False
This artifact was found in Mohenjo-Daro's citadel and was at first believed to be used in a granary. Later, archaeologists found no evidence of this. It's specific purpose is unknown.
Seals
Scale and weights
Games (Chess)
Clay Model (Oxen + Cart)
True or False: The scale and weights were consistent and accurate... meaning that ancient Indians had a standard set of weights for weighing everything.
True
False
Believed to be used for bathing (potentially for religious rituals) it was made of waterproofed brick and had small dressing rooms surrounding it.
Sewer System
Seals
Home in Mohenjo-Daro
The Great Bath
Some archaeologists and scientists believe the statue (shown here) believe the man may have been...
a farmer
a merchant
both a priest and a king
a slave
The seals found in Mohenjo-Daro, often with animal pictures, are believed to have been used by merchants or...
used as charms to keep away evil
trade for coffee
used for kids games
True or False: With over 400 pictographs found on seals in Mohenjo-Daro, there is little known about the Ancient Indian language.
True
False
Mohenjo-Daro's advanced sewer system WOULD NOT BE SEEN AGAIN in the world for 2,000 years until this civilization made their own version.
The Greeks
The Aztecs
The Romans
The Persians
True or False: Archaeologists think that the sewer system allowed all people, rich and poor, to have bathrooms in their house.
True
False
Houses in the lower city, like most of Mohenjo-Daro, were made of...
concrete
stone
clay
mud bricks
Evidence from Mohenjo-Daro suggests that people liked playing games, including...
Checkers
Chess
Fortnite
Monopoly
True or False: One huge difference between chess today and the ancient Indian version is that they might have also used dice.
True
False
Clay models have been found all around Mohenjo-Daro. This are believed to be...
religious items
ancient money
toys
coffee holders
Despite having an advanced culture, Mohenjo-Daro disappeared after 1900 B.C. Which of the following are theories for its disappearance?
invasion by hostile forces
Earthquake
Environmental Disaster (e.g. flooding)
