Mohenjo Daro

Question 1

Describe the size of the Mohenjo Daro civilization.

Answer 1

5x the size of the Vatican city
500 acres

Question 2

Was Mohenjo Daro a religious civilization?

Answer 2

No, it had no palaces, tombs, or temples. No kings, queens, or gods. No places of worship or governance. The class structure is equal.

Question 3

What system showed this civilization had to be advanced in mathematics?

Answer 3

The civilization had a grid system in their city.

Question 4

What is special about Mohenjo Daro?

Answer 4

Mohenjo Daro is the earliest city of the Indian Subcontinent, and it is the first urban center in human history in India and it is the best preserved city of the Indus Civilization.

Question 5

It was divided into 2 districts the….

Answer 5

Citadel and the Lower Town
Citadel Lower Town
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.No one lived there. .20,000 - 40,000 population
.Home to cities monuments .No ruler
.The fancy place .Everyone is equal

Question 6

What is the most important monument?

Answer 6

The Great Bath - 900 sq ft
Source - Indus River
Romans had baths too but they came way later.

Question 7

After ___ years the city collapsed. What are some possibilities?

Answer 7

After 60 years the city collapsed. Possibilities
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Bad weather
Insect diseases
Food shortage
Change within culture

Question 8

How many fresh water wells?

Answer 8

700 fresh water wells.