social studies mohenjadaro Flashcards
(22 cards)
What region did Mohenjodaro belong to?
Indus River valley
The area is also known as the Harappan civilization.
When did the Indus valley civilization flourish?
From about 2700 B.C.E. to 1900 B.C.E.
What does the name ‘Mohenjodaro’ mean?
Place or hill of the dead
What were the two main parts of Mohenjodaro?
- Citadel (fortress)
- Lower city (houses and workshops)
What was the population of Mohenjodaro at its peak?
Possibly as many as 50,000 people
What is one theory about the decline of the Indus valley civilization?
Natural events such as floods and earthquakes
What artifacts were found near the large building in the citadel?
A scale and several kinds of stone weights
What was the purpose of the Great Bath?
Likely used for bathing, possibly for religious rituals
What material were the weights found in Mohenjodaro made of?
Chert
What type of artifacts are the small stone seals?
Carved with pictographs
What was a significant feature of Mohenjodaro’s infrastructure?
Advanced sewer system
How did the sewer system in Mohenjodaro function?
Connected buildings to the main sewer system with clay pipes
What were the houses in Mohenjodaro primarily made of?
Mud bricks
What types of games were played by the people of Mohenjodaro?
- Dice games
- Board games
- Toys
What may have been the origin of the modern game of chess?
An ancient Indian war game played with dice
What crops did farmers likely transport to the market?
- Barley
- Cotton
- Dates
- Melons
- Peas
- Rice
- Sesame seeds
- Wheat
What was the typical layout of houses in Mohenjodaro?
Flat roofs, two stories, facing narrow alleys
Fill in the blank: The Great Bath was ______ feet long.
39
True or False: The Great Bath was likely used solely for bathing.
False
What was a common feature of homes in Mohenjodaro?
Narrow windows made of terra-cotta or alabaster
What might the small clay models found in Mohenjodaro represent?
Transportation of farm goods
What kind of structure may the large public building in the citadel have been?
Storehouse, temple, or meeting place
