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The Significance and Factors of Urban Planning 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 urban planning in the Indus Valley Civilization by examining various factors that influenced city development and their relative significance.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Indus Valley
#Standard
#Significance & Factors
#Urban Planning
#Identify key factors influencing urban planning in the Indus Valley
#Categorize these factors into political, social, economic, and religious groups
#Analyze the relative importance of different factors in shaping the cities
#Justify their rankings with evidence from sources and prior knowledge

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The Significance and Factors of Urban Planning in the Indus Valley Civilization

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Understanding Urban Planning in the Indus Valley

The Indus Valley Civilization was renowned for its advanced urban planning, including grid-like streets, sophisticated drainage systems, and uniform building styles. These features suggest a highly organized society with specific priorities and values.

Source A: Archaeological Report

'The cities of the Indus Valley display remarkable planning with straight streets, standardized bricks, and complex drainage networks. This indicates a centralized effort to design and maintain the urban environment.' Provenance: Archaeological findings from Mohenjo-Daro, 1920s.

1.
Categorize the factors influencing urban planning in the Indus Valley into Political, Social, Economic, and Religious groups. Provide one example for each category based on the source and your knowledge.
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the importance of economic and religious factors in shaping urban planning in the Indus Valley. Which do you think was more significant? Justify your answer with evidence.
[6 marks]
3.
Outline the main reasons why urban planning was important for the Indus Valley cities.
[3 marks]
4.
Explain how the design of the Indus Valley cities reflects the society's priorities and values.
[6 marks]
5.
Compare the urban planning of the Indus Valley with that of contemporary civilizations, such as Mesopotamia or Egypt. What are the key similarities and differences?
[8 marks]
6.
Analyse the factors that contributed to the success of urban planning in the Indus Valley. Which factor was most crucial? Explain your reasoning.
[8 marks]
7.
Justify which factor—political, social, economic, or religious—was most significant in shaping the urban planning of the Indus Valley. Use evidence to support your answer.
[8 marks]
8.
Summarize the main factors that contributed to the urban planning achievements of the Indus Valley Civilization.
[3 marks]

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