WORLD CIVILIZATION

CIVILIZATION

INDUS VALLEY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Most Indus cities were divided into two parts-the ____ &the ____
A
Citadel, lower town
B
Jericho, Lagash
C
Ur, Kish
D
Uruk, Eridu
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The towns of Harappa and Mohenjodaro were divided into two parts citadel for ruling class and lower town for common people.

Detailed explanation-2: -In Surkotada, the citadel and lower town were joined together. Like Kalibangan, the citadel and the town were fortified, each having independent entrances in the South and also an intercommunicating gate.

Detailed explanation-3: -A citadel is the fortified area of either a town or a city. It could be a fort, a castle, or a fortified center. It is the smaller part of the city.

Detailed explanation-4: -Cities that were found around Harappa were known as Harappan and were divided into two categories:-Citadel and Lower Town. Complete answer: A Citadel is usually a large fortress or large buildings that are built around castles to protect against attacks, disasters or calamities.

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