WORLD CIVILIZATION

CIVILIZATION

INDUS VALLEY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following distinguishes the Harappan from other contemporary civilizations of the world?
A
Town planning, drainage and sanitation
B
Uniform weights and measures
C
Religious Practices
D
Development of Science and Technology
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Harappan culture was distinguished by its system of town planning. The drainage system of Mohenjodaro was very impressive. In almost all cities every big or small house had its own courtyard and bathroom. The street drains were equipped with manholes.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Indus Valley Civilizations (IVC) were different from other ancient civilizations in the sense that the IVC did not build any monuments and there is no record of a hereditary king as per the archaeological evidence gathered.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Harappan Civilization of modern-day India and Pakistan was contemporary to the better-known civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, China.

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