Urban Planning in the Indus Valley Civilization
History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
6 questions
~12 mins
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This worksheet explores the concepts and vocabulary related to urban planning in the Indus Valley Civilization. It helps students understand how ancient cities were designed and organized.
Topics covered:
#History
#History
#Indus Valley
#Standard
#Vocabulary & Concepts
#Urban Planning
#Define key vocabulary related to urban planning
#Explain the features of Indus Valley cities
#Compare urban planning techniques of the Indus Valley with other ancient civilizations
#Analyse the significance of city 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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Vocabulary and Key Concepts of Urban Planning
Source A: Description of Indus Valley City Planning
'The cities of the Indus Valley were remarkable for their advanced planning. Streets were laid out in a grid pattern, with each city divided into blocks. They had sophisticated drainage systems, with covered drains running along the main streets.' Provenance: Archaeological report on Mohenjo-Daro, 1920.
1.
Define the following terms: 'grid pattern', 'drainage system', and 'city block'. (3 marks)
[3 marks]2.
Outline three features of urban planning in the Indus Valley based on Source A. (3 marks)
[3 marks]3.
Compare the urban planning of the Indus Valley with that of ancient Mesopotamia. (5 marks)
[5 marks]4.
Explain why urban planning was important for the society of the Indus Valley. (4 marks)
[4 marks]5.
Write a short paragraph explaining how the features of Indus Valley urban planning contributed to the city's success. (6 marks)
[6 marks]6.
Compare the use of urban planning in the Indus Valley with that in modern cities. (5 marks)
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