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INDIA
SS Unit 2 India
Question | Answer |
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Not much is known, but archeologists have discovered temples & religious artifacts. They also had something known as The Great Baths which historians believed were for religious purification ceremonies. Polythesitic | Religion |
Government leaders, priests, kings, scribes, artisans, farmers, traders, sailors, sculptors, engineers. | Job specialization |
Harappa & Mohenjo-Daro (Along with about 1500 other settlements | Cities |
Believed to have a strong central government, but not much is understood due to not yet understanding the language. Possible laws & kings who led the people. | Government |
~Early form of Sanskrit (dead language- not deciphered.) ~Records written on clay tablets by scribes ~Had an advanced numbers system using place value & the infinity symbol ~Several stone seals were found throughout the cities | Language/ record keeping system |
Well-planned cities built in a grid-like pattern, thick walls surrounding the cities for protection, sturdy brick houses up to 3 floors high with sewer systems & indoor bathrooms. Advanced irrigation systems. | Technology |
Rulers, priests, nobles, scribes, artisans, farmers, etc. Peaceful people with no set or rigid social class. | Social Hierarchy |
Advanced irrigation systems & flood control systems. | Adapted to and modified environment |
~Irrigation systems using canals ~Dentistry/hygiene ~Sewer systems (indoor Plumbing) ~ The Great Baths ~Well-Planned cities in a grid pattern ~ Musical Instruments ~Advanced Math Skills, algebra, place value | Unique Achievements |