https://padlet.com/ethandolsky/sxrx76zvohnv en-us 2017-10-10 16:57:58 UTC 2023-01-22 10:41:00 UTC hello@padlet.com ethandolsky https://padlet.com/ethandolsky/sxrx76zvohnv/wish/195713437 The Indus Valley was very advanced for many different reasons. They had major advancements in Technology, and Engineering. They lived a normal daily life, and had many significant inventions. Ancient India is one of the greatest Ancient Civilizations. The Harappan people were very advanced for their time. They invented things like the button, the ruler, and advanced plumbing. They had a big civilization with a huge population of up to 5 million. They also were advanced in handcrafts with things such as carving. Another talent they had was the use of metals such as bronze, copper, and lead. The Indus Valley had many major advancements.]]> 2017-10-10 16:58:26 UTC https://padlet.com/ethandolsky/sxrx76zvohnv/wish/195713437 ethandolsky https://padlet.com/ethandolsky/sxrx76zvohnv/wish/195718627 A major advancement in Architecture was indoor plumbing. They created sewer systems and plumbing.]]> 2017-10-10 17:08:02 UTC https://padlet.com/ethandolsky/sxrx76zvohnv/wish/195718627 ethandolsky https://padlet.com/ethandolsky/sxrx76zvohnv/wish/195721163 Another major advancement in Architecture and Engineering was their use of a master plan to build cities. It is believed they used an grand master plan to layout cities before building them. ]]> 2017-10-10 17:12:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ethandolsky/sxrx76zvohnv/wish/195721163 ethandolsky https://padlet.com/ethandolsky/sxrx76zvohnv/wish/195723163 The Great Bath is the earliest human bathing area in world history. It is thought to maybe have been used for religious purposes. It is a very advanced piece of Architecture for their time.]]> 2017-10-10 17:16:19 UTC https://padlet.com/ethandolsky/sxrx76zvohnv/wish/195723163 ethandolsky https://padlet.com/ethandolsky/sxrx76zvohnv/wish/197537499 The Indus Valley was a very hot place. Most people didn't spend too much time indoors. On hot nights they could sleep outside on their flat roofs. Only the wealthy had courtyards for their children to play.]]> 2017-10-16 19:13:17 UTC https://padlet.com/ethandolsky/sxrx76zvohnv/wish/197537499 ethandolsky https://padlet.com/ethandolsky/sxrx76zvohnv/wish/197540417 The clothing button was invented in the Indus Valley. They made them out of seashells. This is a major advancement in every day life. The Harappans also invented the ruler. It was found while excavating in Nippur.]]> 2017-10-16 19:19:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ethandolsky/sxrx76zvohnv/wish/197540417 ethandolsky https://padlet.com/ethandolsky/sxrx76zvohnv/wish/197541927 2017-10-16 19:23:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ethandolsky/sxrx76zvohnv/wish/197541927 ethandolsky https://padlet.com/ethandolsky/sxrx76zvohnv/wish/197542327 One major advancement in the Indus Valley was the invention of a system for weights and measurements. This made city planning easier.]]> 2017-10-16 19:24:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ethandolsky/sxrx76zvohnv/wish/197542327 ethandolsky https://padlet.com/ethandolsky/sxrx76zvohnv/wish/197543027 The most practiced belief in the Indus Valley was polytheism. Some believe they only worshipped one God.]]> 2017-10-16 19:25:56 UTC https://padlet.com/ethandolsky/sxrx76zvohnv/wish/197543027 ethandolsky https://padlet.com/ethandolsky/sxrx76zvohnv/wish/197626699 Many artifacts recovered show evidence of two Gods. Some examples would be two animals on a seal that could refer to two Gods]]> 2017-10-17 02:24:17 UTC https://padlet.com/ethandolsky/sxrx76zvohnv/wish/197626699 ethandolsky https://padlet.com/ethandolsky/sxrx76zvohnv/wish/197627435 It is thought that the people of the Indus Valley might have believed in life after death. They would bury their dead with objects such as pots to carry with them to the afterlife.]]> 2017-10-17 02:28:47 UTC https://padlet.com/ethandolsky/sxrx76zvohnv/wish/197627435 ethandolsky https://padlet.com/ethandolsky/sxrx76zvohnv/wish/197627629 The Indus Script suggests that the Harappan people spoke one language, but some people believe that they spoke more than one. This would be similar to the people of Mesopotamia. The language of the people of the Indus Valley is mostly unknown because it has died out. Due to this, there isn't much evidence to make any significant discoveries or translations.]]> 2017-10-17 02:30:18 UTC https://padlet.com/ethandolsky/sxrx76zvohnv/wish/197627629 ethandolsky https://padlet.com/ethandolsky/sxrx76zvohnv/wish/197628202 The greatest Achievement of the Harappan people would be the cities of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro. These cities are well known for their very sophisticated and organized layout. These cities were alike modern cities based on the organized living and building. The cities had systems of modern sanitation for bathing purposes. This suggests they cared about body hygiene. All of the details of the cities they built made them very advanced for the time. ]]> 2017-10-17 02:35:16 UTC https://padlet.com/ethandolsky/sxrx76zvohnv/wish/197628202