SLIDE 1-3
Where did the Indus Valley civilization develop?
It developed in South Asia
Harappa was one of the _____?
major cities of the civilization
What was the Indus Valley city well known for?
It's drainage and sewage systems.
Why did this civilization stand out?
Urban Planning- Its cities were highly organized.
Drainage- Its sanitation systems were advanced.
Trade- Its people connected with distant regions.
Mystery- Its writing system remains undeciphered
Define Harappa
one of the major cities of the Indus Valley Civilization
What is the Indus Valley known for?
It is known for well-planned cities, advanced drainage systems, trade, and large centers such as Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro.
Why do Archaeologists use the word Harappan?
To describe the broader Indus civilization because Harappa was one of the first important sites discovered.
Why was this impressive?
shows that the people cared about cleanliness, planning, and public order.
Who else developed a major urban civilization with impressive planning, trade, and technology?
South Asia
Define Mohenjo-Daro
another major city known for planning and ruins
Where was it located?
Located in the region around the Indus River in what is now Pakistan and northwestern India
Why is Mohenjo-Daro famous for?
famous for its organized streets, brick buildings, and public structures
What system have we not fully decoded?
The Indus people's writing system.
What does this subject help students understand?
It helps students see that ancient history was shaped by many regions of the world, not just one.
Define Drainage
a system that carries away wastewater
Two of the best-known cities were
Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro
What was one of the most impressive parts of the Indus Valley Civilization.
its city planning. Streets were often laid out in a grid pattern, buildings were made with standardized bricks, and parts of the cities were carefully organized
What have archaeologists found regarding religion?
seals, figures, and symbols that suggest religious beliefs and rituals
Why did the Indus Valley Civilization matter?
The Indus Valley Civilization matters because it proves that early civilizations were not only powerful in Mesopotamia and Egypt. South Asia also developed a major urban civilization with impressive planning, trade, and technology.
Define Indus River
The river that supported the civilization
Why did the Indus River matter?
It provided Water, Farming, transportation, and settlement.
What is GS, BB, and PL? Describe them.
Grid streets- Straight streets crossed each other in an organized pattern.
Brick Buildings-Many buildings used similar brick sizes and careful construction.
Planned Layout-The cities were not random; they were designed in a clear way.
What did Trade and the economy consist of?
Farming, Crafts, and Trade.
Because of UP, D, T, and M. This place stood out. What was that place and what do these letters stand for.
Indus valley
UP- Urban planning
D- Drainage
T- Trade
M- Mystery
Although the Indus Valley Civilization was one of the earliest urban civilizations in the world, it is ____
remembered for planned cities, sanitation systems, trade, and important centers such as Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro.