Geography & Origins
What important geographic feature was the Indus Valley civilization based around?
The Indus River
What are artisans? What did they do?
Highly skilled specialized craftsmen
What was the main activity most people in the Indus Valley did?
Farming
It is assumed that the Great Bath was used for...?
Religious ceremonies or purposes
What were granaries used for/what was their purpose?
To store extra food
The Indus Valley civilization was primairly located in the modern-day countries of...?
Pakistan and Northwest India
What is one example of an ancient artifact found from the Indus Valley, and what does it tell us about their culture?
Seals/stamps; Jewelry; Statues
Name one thing the Indus people traded
Gold, silver, copper, turquoise, pottery, food, jewelry
What material was used to build houses and buildings in the Indus Valley civilization?
Oven-baked or fired clay bricks
What advanced technology did Indus Valley houses have?
Toilets/indoor plumbing
Why are there still so many things that are unknown about the Indus Valley civilization?
Primarily because we can't decipher or read their written language
What makes us think that the Indus Valley people were peaceful?
There's very little evidence of any weapons
What was one way people traveled or traded in the Indus Valley?
Carts or boats
It is believed that the Indus Valley people figured out which way the wind blows to create the first version of ______ in their homes?
Air conditioning
What metal was made by mixing copper and tin to create stronger tools?
What were TWO major cities of the Indus Valley civilization called?
Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro
Did the Indus Valley people believe in one god, or many gods?
Many gods (polytheistic)
What is one specific ancient civilization that we believe the Indus Valley traded with?
Mesopotamia
What made the Indus drainage system so advanced?
Covered drains, connected homes, carried waste away from homes
What was the advanced building at Lothal that helped ships load and unload goods and worked with the tides?
Dockyard
Why were ancient civilizations based around river valleys?
River valleys provided: fresh water, fertile soil for farming, food (fish), and a route for trading
What (potential) mythical creature is on many of the seal artefacts?
A unicorn
What evidence suggests the Indus Valley had an organized government?
Clearly planned cities, uniform bricks, extremely organized city layout and structure
The Indus Valley cities were divided into two parts. What were these two divisions of the cities called?
The citadel and lower town
What is the name of the colour that was first originated in the Indus Valley to dye textiles and clothing?
Indigo