Question

1. what are the two major cities from this civilization? 2. what type of religion did they have? 3. tell me something about their writing: 4. what is the climate like in the indus river valley civilization? 5. what two mountain ranges are directly to the north of this civilization? 6. what was their government like and how do you know this? 7. what are two major achievements from this society? 8. was this a peaceful society or a society that was constantly at war?

Explanation:

1. The two major cities of the Indus - River Valley Civilization were Mohenjo - daro and Harappa. They were well - planned urban centers with advanced drainage systems.
2. The religion of the Indus - River Valley Civilization is not fully understood, but evidence such as seals with figures suggests a possible polytheistic nature.
3. The Indus script, found on seals and other artifacts, remains undeciphered. It is a unique form of writing with a set of symbols.
4. The climate of the Indus - River Valley Civilization was likely a semi - arid to arid climate with monsoon influences, which supported agriculture.
5. To the north of the Indus - River Valley Civilization were the Hindu Kush and Himalaya mountain ranges.
6. The nature of the government in the Indus - River Valley Civilization is debated. The well - planned cities suggest a centralized authority for urban planning.
7. Major achievements include advanced urban planning (e.g., grid - like street patterns), sophisticated drainage systems, and a system of weights and measures.
8. The evidence, such as the lack of large fortifications and weapons in large numbers, suggests it was a relatively peaceful society.

Answer:

1. Mohenjo - daro, Harappa
2. Likely polytheistic (but not fully understood)
3. Indus script, undeciphered, with unique symbols
4. Semi - arid to arid with monsoon influences
5. Hindu Kush, Himalaya
6. Debated; well - planned cities suggest centralized authority
7. Advanced urban planning, sophisticated drainage systems
8. Likely a relatively peaceful society