CIVILIZATION
INDUS VALLEY
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Question
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Through water
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Through walking
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They did not trade
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Through throwing
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Detailed explanation-1: -They had traded with Iran and Afghanistan for Minerals, while Lead and Copper were exported from India. It was found that they also imported Jade from China and Cedarwood which were all traded through the rivers such as Sutlej, Ravi, and Indus.
Detailed explanation-2: -Much of their success in trade was due to advancement in transportation technology. They used wheeled carts, boats, and watercraft to transport goods. The Indus River provided an excellent means of transportation for trade goods. Gold and silver came from the north in Afghanistan.
Detailed explanation-3: -Trade between Indus Valley and Mesopotamia appears rather skewed in IVC’s favour. IVC exported Gold jewelery, Ivory seals & boxes, Timber, Cotton textiles, Copper & bronze fish-hooks, Carnelian & precious stone beads, Live chicken, Shell & bone inlays, and even Water buffaloes.