World History: Indus Valley River Civilization

What were the Indus cities "Mohenjo" and "Harappa" like?

-They were made out brick. - Their buildings were positioned to have natural A.C.

How many Indus Valley sites have archaeologist found?

1,500 sites

What are the 3 theories of the decline of the Indus Valley?

1. Conquest: They didn't have weapons 2. Environmental Disaster: Ruined environment. 3. Earthquake: Damage to the area.

How early were the Indus Valley people trading with the Mesopotamians?

3500 BC

Why was the Indus Valley River area such a great place to build a civilation?

Becuase the river flooded reliably TWICE a year causing resources to prosper.

Why do we rely so heavily on archaeology when it comes to the Indus Valley Civilization history?

Becuase we can't read their writing.

What did the Indus Valley people trade?

Cotton cloth

What countries made up the Indus Valley?

India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan.

Why do you think people built civilizations and what motivated them?

Loneliness, power, cooperation, and fear of no companionship.

What did the Indus Valley people create to help them trade?

Seals

What was the LARGEST building in the Indus Valley Civilization?

The Great Bath

How do you know if the Indus Valley people were peaceful?

They were peaceful becuase they had no weapons.

Cataract

White water rapids.