Key Terms : Harappa Mohenjo-Daro Urban Planning Aim: What were some of the accomplishments of India’s earliest civilization? Key Terms : Harappa Mohenjo-Daro Urban Planning Coach Smith
The Indus River begins in the Himalayas. When the snows melt, the river floods. Coach Smith
The Indus river allowed people to farm. It made irrigation and transportation possible. A great civilization developed in the Indus river valley. Coach Smith
Harappan Civilization The early civilization that developed in the Indus river valley is frequently referred to as Harappan civilization. The name “Harappan” comes from one of the cities in the Indus river valley. Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro were two important cities of this early river valley civilization. Coach Smith
This ruin reveals the careful planning of the Indus river city of Harappa. Coach Smith
The buildings of Mohenjo-Daro were also carefully planned. Coach Smith
Urban Planning Urban planning refers to the careful planning of a city. In Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro, every brick in every city was exactly the same size during a period of time. Like modern cities, buildings had to conform to government standards. Coach Smith
This hole and drain suggest that indoor bathrooms and toilets may have existed. Coach Smith
Harappan civilization had writing. However, archaeologists are still deciphering it. Coach Smith
This map reveals the location of Harappan civilization. Coach Smith
Harappan civilization began around 3000 B.C. Coach Smith
The cities were surrounded by walls. Walls were used to protect the inhabitants of the cities. Coach Smith
Harappan civilization declined around 1500 B.C. It is possible that the monsoon failed or an earthquake occurred. Coach Smith
Questions for Reflection: What is the relationship between the Indus river and the Himalayas? Why is India’s earliest civilization referred to as Harappan civilization? Define urban planning. How did Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro exhibit aspects of urban planning? List three accomplishments of Harappan civilization. Coach Smith