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Indus Valley Civilization
The Indus Valley Civilization, also known as the Harappan Civilization, was a Bronze Age civilization that thrived in parts of modern day Pakistan, Afghanistan, and India. At its most flourishing point, the Indus Valley Civilization likely had a population of more than five million. The Indus Valley Civilization is noted for its metallurgy, urban planning, handicrafts, and elaborate water supply systems.
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Why did people settle in the Indus Valley?
Because it was fertile and well watered and offered a settled living.
What cities are served by Valley Bank?
Valley bank in Iowa serves the cities of Quad Cities, Ames and Des Moines. There are branches in all of these areas where one can do their personal and private banking.
Early farmers in the indus valley produced what?
they mostly produced cotton and indigo(dye). of course, they went on to sell them even. they had their markets ranging from Greece, rome etc.
apart from these commercial crops they also produced food crops such as rice, paddy for their own consumption.
Why did farmers slash the bark off trees and let them die history?
Many forest lands were destroyed throughout history for various reasons. In the Middle Ages to produce charcoal trees were cut down and put into a pile. Dirt was pack around the trees and a fire started. The person doing this would have to watch this burn for 2-3 days and manage the fire, but the end result was charcoal. I haven't read that farmers did take the bark off trees, but it would have been done to kill them so they could claim the land for crops.
Why did Indus valley farmers plant different crops at different time of the year?
because different plants need to grow at different times of the year.
What characteristics did the Idus valley cities have in common?
They have the same culture and language
Was an achievement of the Harappan Civilization the earliest known group in the Indus Valley?
for its indoor drain
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What cloths did the indus valley speak?
they eat barley, rice, all types of meat, melons, dates, peas,milk from cows and savory bread
Mother goddess of indus valley civilization?
it is one of the best preserved large size terracotta , representing it as mother goddess. This statue is made up of clay then baked in fire, as per the terracotta process .The head gear of this statue comprises of small bowls life forms on both sides of the head gear. The figure is wearing a mini skirt with a broad belt holding it in place.
When and why did the British conquer the Indus Valley?
The British wanted to add Indus valley to their empire for two main reasons:-
- The region was fertile and populated, so there were profits to be made.
- If they controlled Indus valley, they could easily block any further Russian advance into Afghanistan.
They conquered Indus valley in 1838
Why do scholars know less about the civilization of harappa than they do about ancient Egypt?
The Egyptians left copious records.
What made so many peoples to enter into Indus valley?
It has 2 reasons.
1) It was famous for its wealth.
2) Coming of peoples towards Indus Valley brought others towards it.
