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Archaeological Evidence for the Indus Valley Collapse
Interpret the archaeological record — including abandoned cities, declining craftsmanship — to hypothesize causes of collapse.
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The Decline of the Indus Valley Civilization
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Analyze possible causes behind the decline and collapse of the Indus Valley civilization using archaeological evidence and historical hypotheses.
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WH-ERA-2.S1.17National Center for History in the Schools Standards · 6th Grade[Grades 5-12] Analyze possible causes of the decline and collapse of Indus valley civilization. [Hypothesize the influence of the past]
WH-ERA-2.S2.12National Center for History in the Schools Standards · 6th Grade[Grades 5-12] Analyze possible causes of the decline and collapse of Indus valley civilization. [Hypothesize the influence of the past]