Part 3 Indus River Vally Flashcards
(16 cards)
When did the Indus River Valley Civilization exist?
2500 BC
What were the major cities of the Indus River Valley Civilization?
Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro
What is a notable feature of urban planning in the Indus River Valley Civilization?
The citadel overlooked each city.
What was the purpose of the citadel in the Indus River Valley Civilization?
It served as a government and religious center.
What was the layout pattern of the cities in the Indus River Valley Civilization?
Grid pattern
What type of houses were common in the Indus River Valley Civilization?
Brick houses with flat wooden roofs and a bathroom
What sanitation system was present in the Indus River Valley Civilization?
Sewer system
What was the primary occupation of most Harappans?
Farmers
What crops did Harappans grow?
Wheat, barley, rice, and cotton
What materials did artisans in the Indus River Valley Civilization work with?
Bronze and copper for tools; silver, gold, shells, and ivory for jewelry
What items did the Harappans produce?
Clay pots and cotton cloth
Who did the Harappans trade with?
Mesopotamia
What type of writing did Harappans use for trade?
Pictograms inscribed on seals
Is the Harappan language deciphered?
Not yet deciphered
From whom is it likely that the Harappans adopted their writing system?
Mesopotamians
Why is it hard to tell about the Harappan religion?
There were no written records.
