Question
Why do we rely on archaeology to study the Indus Valley Civilization?
A) They left behind no records
B) Their writing system has not been deciphered
C) Their culture was never recorded
D) They had no writing at all
A) They left behind no records
B) Their writing system has not been deciphered
C) Their culture was never recorded
D) They had no writing at all
Answers
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The most accurate answer to why we rely on archaeology to study the Indus Valley Civilization is:
**B) Their writing system has not been deciphered.**
While it is true that the Indus Valley Civilization left behind various artifacts and structures, their script remains undeciphered, which makes it challenging to understand their culture, administration, and daily life through written records. Therefore, archaeology becomes the primary means of studying this ancient civilization.
**B) Their writing system has not been deciphered.**
While it is true that the Indus Valley Civilization left behind various artifacts and structures, their script remains undeciphered, which makes it challenging to understand their culture, administration, and daily life through written records. Therefore, archaeology becomes the primary means of studying this ancient civilization.