Indus Valley Civilization Overview
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EXAMIVERSE
Exam-Oriented Q&A
Q1: What were the major cities of the Indus Valley Civilization?
Answer: Harappa, Mohenjo-daro, Dholavira, Lothal, Kalibangan.
Q2: What was unique about Indus Valley urban planning?
Answer: Grid layout, baked brick houses, covered drainage systems.
Q3: What kind of economy did the Indus Valley people have?
Answer: Agriculture, craft production, and trade with Mesopotamia.
Q4: What are the theories behind the decline of the civilization?
Answer: Climate change, tectonic shifts, economic decline, Aryan migration.
Q5: What is the significance of the Great Bath at Mohenjo-daro?
Answer: It indicates ritualistic or communal bathing practices.