Georgaphy
The Indus River Valley Civilizations are located in which 2 modern day countries?
India, Pakistan
What city was considered the capital of the Indus River Valley Civilization?
Mohenjo Daro
The IRV Civilization created what to make going to the bathroom easier?
An underground sewer system
Explain the monsoon seasons in the IRV Civilization.
6 months of rain and wind in one direction, 6 months of dryer weather and wind in the opposite direction
What town does Mrs. Towne live in?
Waltham
Which major mountain range is on the upper right side of India?
The Himalayas
The cities of the IRV Civilization were all organized into what shape?
Grids
The people used molds to create what building material, to make sure they were all of equal size.
Bricks
Explain why we don't know much about the government in the IRV Civilization?
We have not found any monuments dedicated to leaders
What is Mrs. Towne's favorite Olympic sport to watch?
The Indus River Valley Civilization is named after the Indus River. Which mountain range borders the Indus River?
The Hindu Kush
The government made what measurement standardized to prevent theft?
Weights
The people of Mohenjo Daro had a pool that was unique. What made this pool special?
It was able to drain and refill using the river
Why haven't we been able to decipher the language they spoke?
golf, track and field
Which river is located below the Himalayan mountain range?
The Ganges
The government planned what 2 things to make sure people had adequate access to water?
Wells and Baths
What was the religious or political center called in Mohenjo Daro?
the Citadel
Name at least one place the IRV civilization traded with?
China and Mesopotamia
What is Mrs. Towne's favorite college football team
Boston College
What is the major body of water that starts with a B that is to the right of the Indian Peninsula?
The Bay of Bengal
Egalitarian
What is the name of the place where the people would store their grain?
the granary
What were most artifacts made of?
clay, wood, and stone
What is Mrs. Towne's favorite Taylor Swift song?
The Black Dog