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The Indus River Valley Civilization: Key Characteristics and Achievements

The Indus River Valley Civilization, located in the northwest part of the Indian Subcontinent, is celebrated for its advanced urban planning, specialized labor, and complex institutions. Key cities like Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro emerged as significant urban settlements with sophisticated drainage systems and architecture. The civilization saw advancements in agriculture, including the cultivation of crops like wheat and rice, and excelled in art, producing intricate pottery and jewelry. Additionally, the development of a writing system with over 4,000 symbols reflects their record-keeping practices.

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The Indus River Valley Civilization: Key Characteristics and Achievements

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  1. Indus River Valley 5 Characteristics Of A Civilization

  2. Bell Ringer • What are the two major rivers located in Mesopotamia?

  3. Geography • Spread over a mile length from the mountains of Kashmir to the Arabian Sea

  4. Geography • Found in the northwest part of the Indian Subcontinent • Southern Peninsula and Himalayas to the the north

  5. 1. Advanced Cities • Harappa • Floodplains & fertile soil • Mohenjo-Daro • One of the world’s 1st major urban settlements • Was one of the most developed cities in Asia

  6. 2. Specialized Workers • Engineers • Farming • Ex. Wheat, beans, rice, bananas & cotton crops • Art work • Pottery, sculptures, jewelry, and paintings.

  7. 3. Complex Institutions • Religion • Hinduism • No Single Founder • Diverse combination of beliefs • Buddhism • Buddha – “The enlightened one” • Concept of Nirvana • Reincarnation – Being reborn

  8. 4. Record Keeping & Writing • Indus Script • 4000 Indus symbols have been found on seals

  9. 5. Advanced Technology • The Indus Valley Civilization built buildings out of bricks and stone. • Drainage systems, wells, and water storage systems. • Systems of weights and trade. • Bronze weapons, tools and mirrors

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