Geography
What modern day game was thought to have originated in India?
Chess
How was Mohenjodaro discovered?
Archeologists found ruins
What does the scale and weights tell about the people of Mohenjodaro?
Uniform way to measure
Near what geographical feature in India was Mohenjodaro located?
Indus River Valley
When archeologists found remains of walls around the city, they assumed this meant that...
they likely had to protect the city from enemies.
What was the artifact that was 39 feet long and 8 feet deep, with a well nearby and a drain along one side used for?
Bathing
Where in the city did most people live?
Lower
What are some of the theories as for how Mohenjodaro may have disapeared?
- Earthquake
- Flood
- Attack
What did the seal tell us about Mohenjodaro?
What animals were around.
From what years was Mohenjodaro an active settlement?
2500 - 1700 BCE
What do the different kinds of houses tell us about people in Mohenjodaro?
Rich/poor classes
Which artifact gave clues as to how people might have dressed at this time?
The statue
Mohenjodaro is located in the _________ part of India. (North, South, East, West)
North West
Give an example of how the settlement of Mohenjodaro was carefully planned.
-Divided into upper and lower
- People lived/worked in the lower
- 9 streets divided into blocks
What artifact was the most advanced for a civilization at this time?
Sewer system
What evidence do archeologists have for what kinds of songs the people of Mohenjodaro might have sung?
None!