DYNAMITE BADGE - INDUS RIVER

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Why did the ancient Indus River Valley civilization develop?

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The region had available water and fertile soil around a major river.

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Which of the following rivers was most closely associated with the Indus Valley civilization? Ganges, Yamuna, Indus, Brahmaputra

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Indus

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Archaeologists believe that Mohenjodaro was the first documented "urban" settlement.

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False

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What made the people living in Mohenjodaro different from the Egyptians and Mesopotamians?

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They did not build large monuments like pyramids or ziggurats.

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What made Mohenjodaro's water system exceptional for its time?

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It had pipe and drains to carry water and waste out of the city.

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According to the video, how many people lived in Mohenjodaro at its peak?

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40,000

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Why was Mohenjodaro divided into 2 districts?

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To separate government and religious areas from homes.

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Why is Mohenjodaro so historically significant in world history?

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It was part of an ancient civilization with advanced planning and architecture.

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According to the video, what is thought to have happened to the city of Mojenjodaro?

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A change in the Indus River caused people to move away.

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Why do scholars believe that the Indus Valley had a highly developed civilization?

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Buildings with mud bricks, Cities showed a high level of planning, Extensive sewer systems and indoor plumbing.