World History Section 2.3
Subcontinent
A large area that is part of a continent
Monsoon
Big winds that can be dry or wet and cause droughts or floods
Harappan Civilization
Bronze age culture that flourished in the Indus Valley
What skills would the construction of planned cities require?
Central government, standard building materials, engineering and architectural skills.
What evidence suggests Indus Valley cities were run by a strong central government?
Planned cities, standard building materials, sanitation systems.
What is one conclusion you can draw about the Indus Valley civilization?
The Indus river valley civilization had a high level of culture and organization.
What problems can monsoons cause?
They can cause droughts and floods.
How were the planned cities of the Indus Valley different from other early cities?
They had plumbing and sewage system. They also had a grid system.
What reasons are suggested for the disappearance of the Indus Valley civilization?
They were laid out on a grid and had sewers; other cities had winding streets and lacked sewers.
How were the people of the Indus Valley connected to Mesopotamia?
They were linked through the Indian Ocean trade.They also could go overland.
