Indus Valley Civilization

Question 1

When did the Indus Valley civilization flourish and what were its two major urban centres?

Answer 1

Harappa and Mohenjo-daro; 4500-4000 y/a

Question 2

Where is the Indus valley located?

Answer 2

Present day Pakistan and India

Question 3

True or false? Indus cities were very carefully planned with streets laid out in a spiral pattern.

Answer 3

False; grid pattern

Question 4

What makes Mohenjo-daro unique among all first civilizations?

Answer 4

Importance placed on bathing: large central community bath and bathing platforms + water waste systems

Question 5

The Indus script has/hasn’t been deciphered and became widespread _____ y/a.
________ are common on stamp seals.

Answer 5

hasn’t; 4400 y/a; unicorns

Question 6

What are cubical weights?

Answer 6

standardized weight system of the Indus Valley civilization

Question 7

What is the significance of the “Priest King” sculpture found in Indus Valley?

Answer 7

Only possible evidence of elite