WORLD CIVILIZATION

CIVILIZATION

INDUS VALLEY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In terms of economy, how are the Indus River Valley and the river valleys of Mesopotamia and Egypt alike?
A
They all have merchants who were also worshiped as gods.
B
They all traded their surplus of goods.
C
The Indus River valley was the only one that traded.
D
Only Mesopotamia and India traded.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Mesopotamia and the Indus River Valley shared many similarities such as their view on gender role, social hierarchies, and economic activities. However they had different beliefs in politics, religion, and technology. …

Detailed explanation-3: -Unlike Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt, the inhabitants of the Indus Valley Civilization did not build large, monumental structures. There is no conclusive evidence of palaces or temples-or even of kings, armies, or priests-and the largest structures may be granaries.

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