Significance & Factors of Mohenjo-Daro in the Indus Valley Civilization
History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the importance of Mohenjo-Daro and the factors that contributed to its significance in the Indus Valley Civilization. Students will categorize, compare, and analyze different factors to understand their impact.
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#History
#History
#Indus Valley
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#Significance & Factors
#Mohenjo-Daro
#Identify and categorize the key factors that made Mohenjo-Daro significant.
#Compare the relative importance of political, social, economic, and religious factors.
#Explain and justify their rankings with evidence from the source and prior knowledge.
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Significance & Factors of Mohenjo-Daro in the Indus Valley Civilization
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Introduction to Mohenjo-Daro and Its Significance
Source A: Archaeological Discoveries at Mohenjo-Daro
'Mohenjo-Daro was one of the largest settlements of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization, notable for its advanced urban planning, drainage systems, and impressive architecture.' Provenance: Archaeological report published by the Archaeological Survey of India, 1924.
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Categorize the following factors as Political, Social, Economic, or Religious: Urban planning, Religious symbols, Trade networks, Social hierarchy.
[4 marks]2.
Compare the significance of urban planning and religious symbols in Mohenjo-Daro's development. Which was MORE important? Justify your answer with evidence.
[6 marks]3.
Outline the economic factors that contributed to Mohenjo-Daro's importance in the Indus Valley Civilization.
[4 marks]4.
Explain how social factors influenced the development of Mohenjo-Daro. Provide evidence to support your answer.
[6 marks]5.
Which factor do you think was MOST significant in making Mohenjo-Daro a major city? Justify your choice with evidence from the source or your own knowledge.
[6 marks]6.
Compare the roles of economic and religious factors in shaping Mohenjo-Daro. Which had a greater impact? Explain your reasoning.
[6 marks]7.
Analyse how religious beliefs might have influenced urban planning in Mohenjo-Daro.
[6 marks]8.
Outline the main factors that contributed to Mohenjo-Daro's significance and rank them in order of importance, justifying your ranking.
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