The Indus Civilization
Explore the ancient Indus Valley Civilization with this worksheet covering its geography, cities, and unique characteristics.
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The Indus Civilization
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1. The Indus Valley Civilization is primarily located in what modern-day countries?
Egypt and Sudan
India and Pakistan
China and Japan
Iraq and Iran
2. What is one of the most well-known cities of the Indus Valley Civilization, famous for its advanced urban planning?
Ur
Babylon
Mohenjo-Daro
Memphis
3. The Indus Civilization is also known as the Civilization.
4. One of the most striking features of Indus cities was their advanced system.
5. Describe one reason why archaeologists believe the Indus Civilization had a strong central government or organized leadership.
6. The Indus Valley Civilization had a writing system that has been fully deciphered by archaeologists.
True
False
7. The Great Bath of Mohenjo-Daro was likely used for religious rituals or public bathing.
True
False
Look at the image of the ruins of Mohenjo-Daro below.
8. Based on the image and your knowledge, what does this tell us about the building materials or construction methods of the Indus Civilization?
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