The First Civilization in India - 2500 BCE

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While the first advanced civilization in China formed about 5,000 BC, such an advanced society did not form in India until about 2,500 years later. The Indus River was the site of this civilization and it was known as the Indus Valley Civilization.

The Indus Valley Civilization consisted of several towns that surrounded two large cities, known as Harappa and Mohenjodaro. It was located along the Fertile Indus River. Although the Indus Valley inhabitants were adept at agriculture, there is also ample evidence that they domesticated animals and were a seafaring people. As a matter of fact, it appears that they made use of boats for extensive trade with distant towns.

It seems that the Indus Valley civilization was somewhat sophisticated. They assembled large cities and towns which contained buildings constructed of brick and they fabricated ornate pottery. Artifacts from the era show drawings of women wearing intricate jewelry.

It is not clear why, but the Indus Valley Civilization seems to only have flourished for about 1,000 years. The most likely cause of its demise was invading Aryan forces from regions north of India.

The First Civilization in India - 2500 BCE

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When did advanced civilization develop in India?
2500 BC
1000 BC
During the Middle Ages
After the Roman Empire
The Indus Valley Civilization developed by this river:
Nile
Euphrates
Mississippi
Indus
Besides agriculture the inhabitants of the Indus Valley Civilization developed this advancement:
domestication of animals
airplane building
oil well drilling
computer technology
The author says that the Indus Valley inhabitants made buildings constructed of ____________ .
mud
wood
brick
concrete
How long did the Indus Valley Civilization flourish?
100 years
500 years
1,000 years
2,000 years
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This country is northeast of India.
Myanmar
China
Afghanistan
Pakistan
This country is on an island.
Afghanistan
Pakistan
Nepal
Sri Lanka
This country is north of Pakistan.
Myanmar
India
Afghanistan
Sri Lanka
The Bay of Bengal is _______ of India.
north
south
east
west
This country is northwest of India.
Pakistan
Nepal
Sri Lanka
Myanmar
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The First Civilization in India - 2500 BCE
Introduction
Comprehension
Geography