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The River Valley Civilisation: Indus Valley Civilisation

ICSE · Class 6 · History & Civics

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Overview

The Indus Valley Civilisation was one of the oldest and most advanced urban civilisations in the world. It flourished around 4500 years ago along the banks of the Indus River and its tributaries. This civilisation is also known as the Harappan Civilisation because Harappa was the first city discover

Key Concepts

In 1921

In 1921, Indian archaeologist Daya Ram Sahni discovered Harappa, and in 1922, Rakhal Das Banerji found Mohenjodaro. These discoveries proved that a hi

The cities were divided into

The cities were divided into the Citadel (upper town) and the Lower Town. Streets were laid in a grid pattern, and every house had a bathroom and toil

The Great Bath at Mohenjodaro

The Great Bath at Mohenjodaro was a large, water-tight structure possibly used for religious rituals. Granaries were large buildings used to store gra

The Harappans traded with Mesopotamia

The Harappans traded with Mesopotamia, Afghanistan, and Egypt using a barter system. They used weights and measures and had a dockyard at Lothal for s

The Harappans worshipped the Mother Goddess

The Harappans worshipped the Mother Goddess, Pashupati (an early form of Lord Shiva), and sacred animals like the humped bull. They had a pictographic

Learning Objectives

  • To understand the discovery and extent of the Indus Valley Civilisation
  • To learn about the main sites and sources of information
  • To explore the town planning, architecture, and engineering skills
  • To study the social structure, occupations, and trade practices
  • To examine the art, religion, and script of the Harappans

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What are the important topics in The River Valley Civilisation: Indus Valley Civilisation for ICSE Class 6 History & Civics?
Key topics in The River Valley Civilisation: Indus Valley Civilisation include Timeline showing key discovery dates and periods of the Indus Valley Civilisation, Pie chart showing the distribution and relative importance of major Indus Valley Civilisation sites, Flowchart showing the hierarchical structure and components of Harappan city planning. These are the concepts ICSE Class 6 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
How to score full marks in The River Valley Civilisation: Indus Valley Civilisation — ICSE Class 6 History & Civics?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 96 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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