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Urban Planning in the Indus Valley Civilization

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
10 questions
~20 mins
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This worksheet guides students through planning an essay on the urban planning features of the Indus Valley Civilization, encouraging structured thinking and understanding of ancient urban development.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Indus Valley
#Standard
#Essay Planning
#Urban Planning
#Analyse the key features of urban planning in the Indus Valley
#Compare the planning of Indus cities with other ancient civilizations
#Outline the importance of urban planning for societal development

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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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Essay Planning: Urban Planning in the Indus Valley Civilization

Essay Question: How did the urban planning of the Indus Valley cities reflect their society and culture?

Introduction thesis:

Outline the significance of urban planning in the Indus Valley and its reflection of societal organization.

Point 1: Advanced city layout and infrastructure

Describe the grid pattern, drainage systems, and residential areas. Provenance: Archaeological findings from Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa.

Point 2: Use of standardized building practices

Explain the uniformity in brick sizes and construction. Provenance: Excavation reports highlighting construction techniques.

Counter-argument:

Consider limitations or lack of evidence about social hierarchy or planning motives. Historical debate about whether planning was centrally directed or organic.

Conclusion:

Summarize how urban planning indicates a sophisticated society with organized social and economic systems.

1.
Explain why the grid layout of Indus cities is important for understanding their society. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the urban features of the Indus Valley with those of another ancient civilization you know. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Outline the main features of urban planning in the Indus Valley. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Explain how urban planning in the Indus Valley might have supported its economy. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
5.
Analyse the possible reasons why the Indus Valley civilization invested so much in urban planning. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
6.
Compare the urban planning of the Indus Valley with that of Ancient Egypt. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
7.
Explain the significance of standardized bricks in Indus urban planning. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
8.
Outline the challenges archaeologists face when studying the urban planning of the Indus Valley. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
9.
Describe how urban planning in the Indus Valley reflects their cultural values. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
10.
Compare the urban planning of the Indus Valley with that of the Roman Empire. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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