Q1
Where did the Harappan Civilization flourish?
AIndus River valley
BGanges River valley
CNile River valley
DYellow River valley
SSCClass 6 (SSC)History-Civics (इतिहास-नागरिकशास्त्र)Ch 3 · Topic 2
Practice and Revision - The Harappan Civilization
Let us practise and revise what we learned about the harappan civilization. The Harappan Civilization was an advanced ancient civilization a
Core concept
The Harappan Civilization flourished around 2500 BCE along the Indus River valley, in present-day Pakistan and northwest India.
How it works
Cities like Harappa and Mohenjo-daro showed advanced urban planning, with grid-pattern streets, drainage systems, and organised housing.
Why it matters
The Harappans were skilled traders, engaging in trade with Mesopotamia, and used a still-undeciphered writing system on seals.
Key detail
The civilization declined around 1900 BCE, possibly due to factors like climate change, river shifts, or other environmental changes.
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• Harappan Civilization: ~2500 BCE, Indus River valley.
• Located in present-day Pakistan, NW India.
• Cities: Harappa, Mohenjo-daro.
• Showed advanced urban planning.
• Grid streets, drainage systems, organised housing.
• Harappans traded with Mesopotamia.
• They had an undeciphered writing system.
• Civilization declined around 1900 BCE.