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Urban Planning in the Indus Valley Civilization

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
7 questions
~14 mins
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This worksheet explores the causes and consequences of urban planning in the Indus Valley civilization, helping students understand how planning affected their society.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Indus Valley
#Standard
#Cause and Consequence
#Urban Planning
#Explain the main features of Indus Valley urban planning
#Compare different aspects of city layout and infrastructure
#Analyse how urban planning influenced society and daily life

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Urban Planning in the Indus Valley Civilization

Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Introduction to Indus Valley Urban Planning

Source A: Excavation Reports

'The cities of the Indus Valley, such as Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa, featured grid-like streets, sophisticated drainage systems, and uniform building materials.' Provenance: Archaeological findings published by the Archaeological Survey of India, 2000.

1.
Outline the main features of urban planning in the Indus Valley. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the urban planning features of Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa based on the sources. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
B

Causes of Urban Planning in the Indus Valley

Source B: Societal Needs

'The development of planned cities was driven by the need for organized trade, sanitation, and social order.' Provenance: Historical analysis by Dr. Sharma, 2010.

1.
Explain why urban planning was important for the Indus Valley cities. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Analyse how societal needs influenced the design of Indus Valley cities. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
C

Consequences of Urban Planning

Source C: Ancient Urban Society

'The well-planned cities contributed to stability, efficient trade, and social cohesion.' Provenance: Modern historical review by Professor Lee, 2015.

1.
Explain the positive effects of urban planning in the Indus Valley. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the social and economic impacts of urban planning in the Indus Valley. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Write a short paragraph analysing how urban planning could have contributed to the decline of the Indus Valley cities. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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