Harrapan Society Flashcards
1
Q
What geographic feature did Harappan society settle along
A
Indus River
2
Q
3 city features of both cities
A
Fortified citadel, large granary, pool, city walls, plumbing system,
3
Q
Difference between rich persons home and poor persons home
A
Poor person: one room tenants in barrack like structures
Rich person: dozens of rooms, own wells, built in brick ovens
4
Q
Theories on why Harappan society disappeared
A
Ecological devrait-on: deforested Indus Valley, caused problems, became desert
Natural catastrophes: flooding and earthquakes
5
Q
2 major consumed crops
A
Wheat and barley
6
Q
What mountain surrounded the cities
A
Hindu Kush
7
Q
What did Hindu Kush do in regards to the cities
A
Provided protection and the river got water from the snow
