WORLD CIVILIZATION

CIVILIZATION

INDUS VALLEY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What was The Indus Valley Civilization called?
A
The Delhi Civilization.
B
The Indian Civilization.
C
The Harrapan Civilization.
D
The Indus Valley Civilization.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The region of Saptasindhu river is a region of our Indian culture. The culture developed here is known as the Indus valley civilisation as the cities flourished near the Indus River. However, modern historians also call it the Harappan Civilisation because Harappa was the first city to be discovered.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Indus Valley Civilization was established around 3300 BC. It flourished between 2600 BC and 1900 BC (Mature Indus Valley Civilization). It started declining around 1900 BC and disappeared around 1400 BC. This is also called Harappan Civilization after the first city to be excavated, Harappa (Punjab, Pakistan).

Detailed explanation-3: -Explanation: The Indus Valley civilisation is one of the earliest known civilisations in the world. It is believed to have been contemporary to the Mesopotamian civilisation. It is also known as the Harappan civilisation. Harappa and Mohenjodaro were the most important sites.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Indus River Valley Civilization, also known as Harappan civilization, developed the first accurate system of standardized weights and measures, some as accurate as to 1.6 mm. Harappans created sculpture, seals, pottery, and jewelry from materials, such as terracotta, metal, and stone.

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