Exploring Mohenjo-Daro of the Indus Valley Civilization
History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
7 questions
~14 mins
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This worksheet provides reading comprehension exercises focused on the ancient city of Mohenjo-Daro, encouraging students to understand its features, significance, and the culture of the Indus Valley Civilization.
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#History
#History
#Indus Valley
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#Reading Comprehension
#Mohenjo-Daro
#Explain the main features of Mohenjo-Daro.
#Compare Mohenjo-Daro with other ancient cities.
#Analyse the significance of Mohenjo-Daro in the context of the Indus Valley Civilization.
#Outline the possible reasons for the decline of Mohenjo-Daro.
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Exploring Mohenjo-Daro of the Indus Valley Civilization
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Introduction to Mohenjo-Daro
Source A: Description of Mohenjo-Daro
'Mohenjo-Daro was one of the largest settlements of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization, built around 2500 BCE. It was a well-planned city with grid-like streets, advanced drainage systems, and standardized bricks.' Provenance: Archaeological report from the 20th century excavations.
1.
Explain two main features of Mohenjo-Daro based on Source A. (4 marks)
[4 marks]2.
Compare Mohenjo-Daro with another ancient city you know. What are the similarities and differences? (6 marks)
[6 marks]3.
Outline the significance of Mohenjo-Daro in the context of the Indus Valley Civilization. (4 marks)
[4 marks]4.
Analyze possible reasons for the decline of Mohenjo-Daro. Consider archaeological and historical evidence. (6 marks)
[6 marks]5.
Describe what life might have been like for residents of Mohenjo-Daro. Use evidence from the sources and your knowledge. (8 marks)
[8 marks]6.
Compare the features of Mohenjo-Daro with those of Harappa, another city of the Indus Valley. What are the similarities? (4 marks)
[4 marks]7.
Outline the evidence archaeologists have found that shows Mohenjo-Daro was a well-organized city. (4 marks)
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