Timeline & Chronology of Mohenjo-Daro, Indus Valley

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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~12 mins
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This worksheet helps students understand the chronological development of Mohenjo-Daro, an important city of the Indus Valley Civilization, through timeline activities and critical thinking questions.

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Timeline & Chronology of Mohenjo-Daro, Indus Valley

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Timeline of Mohenjo-Daro

Source A: Archaeological Evidence

The earliest remains at Mohenjo-Daro date back to around 2600 BCE, with the city reaching its peak around 1900 BCE. After this, the city shows signs of decline, possibly due to environmental changes or invasion.

Source B: Historian's View

Archaeologists believe that Mohenjo-Daro was a well-planned city with sophisticated drainage and infrastructure, which developed over several centuries.

Source C: Recent Discoveries

Recent excavations suggest that parts of the city were rebuilt or repaired multiple times, indicating ongoing occupation and development over centuries.

1.
Outline the main stages in the development of Mohenjo-Daro from 2600 BCE to 1500 BCE. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the features of Mohenjo-Daro during its peak and decline phases. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
3.
Explain why archaeologists believe Mohenjo-Daro was an important city in the Indus Valley Civilization. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Analyse the possible reasons for the decline of Mohenjo-Daro around 1500 BCE. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
5.
Write a brief summary of the significance of Mohenjo-Daro in the context of ancient history. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
6.
Analyse how recent discoveries have changed our understanding of Mohenjo-Daro’s development. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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