Harappa
Mohenjo-Daro
Indus Valley Civilization
Religion and trade
life around the river
100

What was a main source that made it easier for these people to grow crops? 

The river

100

What were 3 things that were found on the seals? 

bulls, elephants, rhinoceroses, tigers, unicorns, cheetah, leopard, goats, bison, buffalo, and many different symbols. 

100

What was the Indus River Valley writing called? 

sanskrit or Indus script

100

What religion did this civilization practice? 

Hinduism 

100

How many times did this civilization have to rebuild due to the river? 

6

200

What are some things the Harappans made? 

Seals, pottery, and jewelry. 

200

What country is Mohenjo-Daro located in now? 

Pakistan 

200

What are three things this civilization grew and three animals this civilization raised. 

Plants: Wheat, rice, dates, melons, green vegetables, cotton. 

Animals: Humped cattle, buffalo, sheep, goats, pigs, camels, dogs, cats, elephants. 

200

What are some things this civilization worshiped? 

Animals, people, and made up Gods.

200

How did the river help the civilization?

It gave them drinking water, helped them grow crops by fertilizing land, and provided transport. 

300

What are 3 common artifacts found in Harappa? 

Pottery, seals, figurines, jewelry, tools and weapons, ornaments, weights, bricks, copper and razor, and scales and rods. 

300

What did this city do to prevent flooding from the river? 

They organized the houses in a grid form. 

300

What is the largest city in this civilization? 

Mohenjo-Daro 

300

What are 3 things this civilization traded? 

1. Minerals      6.Gemstones

2. Wood          7. Art

3. Tools

4. Beads

5. Metals

300

What country's does the Indus River run through? 

Pakistan, India, and China 

400
How many people lived in this city? 

23,000-35,000 

400

How many people lived in this city? 

35,000-41,000 

400

What time period did the Indus River Valley Civilization exist in? 

2,500-1,700 bc 

400

What are 3 things this civilization received in trade? 

Minerals, lead, copper, jade, and cedar wood, metals, Gemstones, flints, seashells, and pearls. 

400

What are 2 animals that live in the Indus River? 

Indus River dolphin, crocodiles, freshwater turtles, wetland birds, Eurasian otters, smooth coated otters, water buffalo. 

500

What is the sister city to Harappa? 

Mohenjo-Daro

500

What does Mohenjo-Daro mean? 

"Mound of the dead" 

500

What were some of the things this civilization was the first to do? 

1. Develop a standardized system of weights and measures

2. Grow and use cotton to make cloth

3. Create a working water/drainage system

500

Who did this civilization trade with? 

Asia, Iraq, Kuwait, and Syria.

500

How long is the Indus River? 

1,976 miles long or 2,900 kilometers long 

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