Harappa
What was a main source that made it easier for these people to grow crops?
The river
What were 3 things that were found on the seals?
bulls, elephants, rhinoceroses, tigers, unicorns, cheetah, leopard, goats, bison, buffalo, and many different symbols.
What was the Indus River Valley writing called?
sanskrit or Indus script
What religion did this civilization practice?
Hinduism
How many times did this civilization have to rebuild due to the river?
6
What are some things the Harappans made?
Seals, pottery, and jewelry.
What country is Mohenjo-Daro located in now?
Pakistan
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.
What are some things this civilization worshiped?
Animals, people, and made up Gods.
How did the river help the civilization?
It gave them drinking water, helped them grow crops by fertilizing land, and provided transport.
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.
What did this city do to prevent flooding from the river?
They organized the houses in a grid form.
What is the largest city in this civilization?
Mohenjo-Daro
What are 3 things this civilization traded?
1. Minerals 6.Gemstones
2. Wood 7. Art
3. Tools
4. Beads
5. Metals
What country's does the Indus River run through?
Pakistan, India, and China
23,000-35,000
How many people lived in this city?
35,000-41,000
What time period did the Indus River Valley Civilization exist in?
2,500-1,700 bc
What are 3 things this civilization received in trade?
Minerals, lead, copper, jade, and cedar wood, metals, Gemstones, flints, seashells, and pearls.
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.
What is the sister city to Harappa?
Mohenjo-Daro
What does Mohenjo-Daro mean?
"Mound of the dead"
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
Who did this civilization trade with?
Asia, Iraq, Kuwait, and Syria.
How long is the Indus River?
1,976 miles long or 2,900 kilometers long