World History: Ancient India and Hinduism
After farming began in western India, how many years passed before farmers moved into the Indus River Valley?
2000 years
When did the first planned cities develop?
2500BC
What year did farming begin in western India?
6000 BC
The Indian subcontinent includes only the present-day countries of India and Pakistan.
False
The Indus Valley civilization had no cities.
False
Why did farmers move to the Indus Valley?
Fertile land
How was Mohenjo-Daro different from cities today?
Few buildings and streets, no city water or public utilities.
Nomads who migrated to India started a religion called
Hinduism
When the Aryands expanded across the Ganges Plan what happen with Hinduism?
Hinduism expanded across India.
The earliest civilization in India was centered around the
Indus River
How is the city of Jericho similar to Mohenjo-Daro?
Jericho had a city wall with homes and granary inside.
What are the names of the two major Indus Valley cities?
Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa
How was Mohenjo-Daro different from Jericho?
Mohenjo-Daro had a school, public buildings, straight streets and meeting places
What major public buildings did Mohenjo-Daro?
School, bath, granary, assembly hall, temple
What happened when the Aryans migrated from Central Asia into India?
The Dravidians migrated south.
How was Mohenjo-Daro like cities today?
The city had advanced urban planning and civil engineering with multiple areas for homes and public spaces.
What barrier enclosed the city of Mohenjo-Daro?
The city wall
How were other cities in the Indus Valley and beyond connected?
Trade Routes
Why was trade important to the Indus Valley civilization?
Trade was important as the trade routes extended beyond the valley.
