Indus Valley Civilization

1. Did the people of IVC build temples for worship?

Archeologists have not found any evidence of temples in the IVC, however, they have found that people of IVC used to worship nature (Peepal tree, mother earth, fire, etc), and animals. A seal of male God (Pashupati seal) was also found.

2. Name the seven cities in the Indus Valley Civilization

The seven important cities of IVC were Mohenjodaro, Harappa, Kalibangan, Chanhudaro, Lothal, Banawali, and Dholavira.

3. Which IVC site got the status of UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1980?

Mohenjodaro got the status of UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1980.

4. In which state/province was Mohenjodaro located?

Mohenjodaro was located in Sindh Province.

5. The figure of ‘a chariot tied to a pair of bullocks’ was found in which IVC site?

The figure of ‘a chariot tied to a pair of bullocks’ was found in Dholavira.

The Indus Valley Civilization (IVC), also known as the Harappan Civilization, is one of the most important periods in the history of India. It is one of the earliest civilizations of Near East and South Asia. The civilization lasted from 3300 BCE to 1300 BCE and the major growth of IVC was seen between 2600 BCE to 1900 BCE. Based on this, the IVC era can be divided into three phases, including the Early Harappan Phase (3300-2600 BCE), the Mature Harappan Phase (2600-1750 BCE), and the Later Harappan Phase (1750-1300 BCE).

Indus Valley Civilization was the largest civilization at that time, covering the areas of northwestern & western India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. The civilization is not just popular for its large spread, but also for its unique characteristics as discussed further in this article. To know more about the differences between the Indus Valley Civilization and its Contemporary Civilization.