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Why do historians think that the Indus Valley civilazation had a strong organized government? |
They had cities that were almost identical to each otherThey had standard measurements of bricks, roads, and maybe grains |
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What features did the cities of Harrappa and Mohenjo-Daro have? |
They had Plumbing Systems, Roads at right angles, and citadels to protect them |
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Why do we think Harrappa and Mohenjo-Daro communicated? |
1. They were almost identical cities and both were near a hill. 2. They both had sewer systems which was rare for the time. 3. Had the same sized bricks & roads 4. Both had citadel (with a granary that might have had measurements for weight) |
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What were the main social classes of the Aryans? Which class held most of the power? |
Brahmins Kshatriyas (Warriors) Vaisyas Peasants Sudras Another group of peasants |
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Which classes held the least power? |
Brahmins (Most Power)Kshatriyas WarriorsVaisyas PeasantsSudras Another group of peasants (Least power) |
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What were the maineconomic activities ofHarappa and Mohenjo-Daro? |
The main event was trade. The economy was built around agriculture. |
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What may have been used as money in Mohenjo-Daro? |
Flour. |
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What evidence do we have to support this idea? |
In the citadels, archaeologists have found proof that there was a grainery. They also believe that there was a sort of weighing system so that it could be used for trade. |
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What are Vedas? |
Vedas are stories that are in the Rig Veda. |
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What is the Rig Veda |
A group of stories that is the main focus of the beliefs of the Aryans. |
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What is Brahman? |
The spiritual tree of the universe in the beliefs of the Aryans. |
