Exploring the Indus Civilization

A worksheet for 3rd graders to learn about the ancient Indus Valley Civilization, its cities, and unique characteristics.

Grade 3 Social studies HistoryThe Indus Civilization

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Fill in the BlanksMultiple ChoiceTrue / FalseShort Answer

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C3.D2.His.1.3-5

Topics

Indus ValleyAncient HistorySocial StudiesGrade 3

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Good luck!

1. The Indus Civilization grew along the River.

2. Two important cities of the Indus Civilization were Mohenjo-Daro and .

3. The people of the Indus Valley built their cities with carefully planned .

1. What did the Indus Valley people use to make their houses?

Wood

Mud bricks

Ice

Stone

2. What is special about the writing system of the Indus Civilization?

We can read it easily

It uses only pictures

We still cannot read it

It is exactly like English

1. The Indus Civilization had good drainage systems.

True

False

2. We know everything about the Indus Civilization because we can read their writing.

True

False

1. Name one way the Indus cities were planned that shows they were very advanced for their time.

2. What kinds of goods do you think the Indus people traded with other civilizations?