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Indus Empire DP Flashcards

1
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Where was the Indus Valley Civilization located?

A

India and Pakistan

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When did the Indus Valley Civilization flourish?

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2500-1900 BCE

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What were the major cities of the Indus Valley Civilization?

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Harappa & Mohenjo-daro

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4
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What is the Indus Valley Civilization known for?

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Urban planning & sanitation

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5
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What is a unique feature of their cities?

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Grid-like street layout

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What was their writing system called?

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Indus script

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7
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Is the Indus script deciphered?

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Not yet

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What materials were used to make their seals?

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Steatite

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What animals were often depicted on their seals?

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Bull, unicorn, elephant

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Did they have a strong central government?

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Evidence suggests a centralized authority

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What was their primary source of water?

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Indus River

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What was their main occupation?

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Agriculture

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13
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What evidence suggests they had long-distance trade?

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Seals found in Mesopotamia

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What were their main crops?

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Cotton, wheat, barley

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Did they have a developed system of weights and measures?

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Yes

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What was the purpose of the Great Bath in Mohenjo-daro?

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Ritual or ceremonial use

17
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What were their houses like?

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Well-constructed with brick and mud-brick

18
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Did they have a system of drainage and sanitation?

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Yes, advanced system of drains and sewers

19
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What happened to the Indus Valley Civilization?

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Gradual decline, possible causes include climate change and river shifts

20
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When did the Indus Valley Civilization decline?

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Around 1900 BCE

21
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What is the significance of their standardized weights and measures?

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Evidence of a well-organized and sophisticated society

22
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What was the likely social structure of the Indus Valley Civilization?

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Hierarchical society with a ruling class

23
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What is the current state of research on the Indus Valley Civilization?

A

Ongoing excavations and research continue

24
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What is the importance of studying the Indus Valley Civilization?

A

Understands the development of early civilizations in South Asia

25
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What is the impact of the Indus Valley Civilization on later cultures?

A

Influenced subsequent civilizations in the Indian subcontinent

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