Assessment Questions 11.1

1. What archaeological site is mentioned as one of the roots of the Indus Valley civilization?

Mehrgarh.

2. What animals were raised by the residents of Mehrgarh, indicating a shift from hunting to domestication?

Goats and cattle.

3. What was the purpose of the monumental walls around settlements like Kot Diji?

They served as protection against both human enemies and floodwaters of the Indus.

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