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How many rooms might have the homes in Mohenhodaro had? What is the range?
1 - 12
What other ancient river do historians compare the Indus River too?
The Nile River
What was the sewage system made out of?
Clay pipes
What were most structures made of in Mohenjodaro?
Mud bricks
Where did she go to elementary school?
LFCDS
How many pictographs have been discovered on the seals of Mohenjodaro?
400 pictographs
What body of water does the Ganges River empty into?
The Bay of Bengal
All ancient Indians were thought to have bathrooms in their homes because of this technological advancement.
A sewage system
What was the purpose of the citadel?
It was the smaller walled-in part of the city, where citizens went at times of war
What are the names of her two sons?
Finn and Bridger
What is one theory about what happened to Mohenjodaro?
The river moved so they didn't have access to water anymore, they were attacked, a natural disaster like an earthquake or flood.
Why could you not live along the entire length of the Brahmaputra River?
It begins in the Himilayas.
What type of people would have used the scale and weights in their daily life?
What surrounded most great baths?
Small dressing rooms
Who is her favorite pop singer?
Taylor Swift
Trimmed beard, patterned robe on one shoulder, hair pulled back.
What makes the Indus River so ideal for settlement?
The Indus River carries silt from the mountains to make fertile farmland in the river valley.
How was the ancient Indian Chess different than our modern-day chess?
How many streets divided the city into blocks?
Nine
How many kids are in her family?
6
Why was the weight and scale a characteristic of government?
It was used by government officials and merchants to keep trade fair, equitable, and orderly.
What type of storm can cause river banks to overflow?
A monsoon
What was the name of the stone, that the weight were made out of, for the ancient Indian scales?
Chert
What were two hypotheses about what the large building near the citadel was used for?
1. A granary - place to store grain
2. A large public building for a meeting place
What country in South America did Mrs. Willis teach 5th grade in, for two years?
Chile