Indus Valley Flashcards
Why do we think the Indus Valley Civilization had a strong, organized government?
Their cities were carefully planned.
What were weights and measurements like?
They were based on seeds and grain.
What was underground in each city?
Caves
What possible defenses did cities have?
The city walls and Citadel
What material was used to build the cities?
Brick, Stone, and Clay
How large were the cities?
They were small.
What were roads like?
They were made of dirt
What was the main economic activity of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro?
Agriculture and Trade.
What may have been used as money in Mohenjo-Daro?
Grains
Why do we think the Indus Civilization may have collapsed?
Climate change
Where did the Aryans migrate from, and how did the Aryans change as they migrated into India?
Western India
What were the main social classes of the Aryans? Which class held most of the power?
Kshatriyah
