Indus Empire DP Flashcards
Where was the Indus Valley Civilization located?
India and Pakistan
When did the Indus Valley Civilization flourish?
2500-1900 BCE
What were the major cities of the Indus Valley Civilization?
Harappa & Mohenjo-daro
What is the Indus Valley Civilization known for?
Urban planning & sanitation
What is a unique feature of their cities?
Grid-like street layout
What was their writing system called?
Indus script
Is the Indus script deciphered?
Not yet
What materials were used to make their seals?
Steatite
What animals were often depicted on their seals?
Bull, unicorn, elephant
Did they have a strong central government?
Evidence suggests a centralized authority
What was their primary source of water?
Indus River
What was their main occupation?
Agriculture
What evidence suggests they had long-distance trade?
Seals found in Mesopotamia
What were their main crops?
Cotton, wheat, barley
Did they have a developed system of weights and measures?
Yes
What was the purpose of the Great Bath in Mohenjo-daro?
Ritual or ceremonial use
What were their houses like?
Well-constructed with brick and mud-brick
Did they have a system of drainage and sanitation?
Yes, advanced system of drains and sewers
What happened to the Indus Valley Civilization?
Gradual decline, possible causes include climate change and river shifts
When did the Indus Valley Civilization decline?
Around 1900 BCE
What is the significance of their standardized weights and measures?
Evidence of a well-organized and sophisticated society
What was the likely social structure of the Indus Valley Civilization?
Hierarchical society with a ruling class
What is the current state of research on the Indus Valley Civilization?
Ongoing excavations and research continue
What is the importance of studying the Indus Valley Civilization?
Understands the development of early civilizations in South Asia
What is the impact of the Indus Valley Civilization on later cultures?
Influenced subsequent civilizations in the Indian subcontinent
