Choose which aspects of civilization scholars still have questions about for the Indus Valley civilization. Select all that apply.

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Scholars still have questions about various aspects of the Indus Valley Civilization, including:

  1. Writing System: The script used by the Indus Valley Civilization remains undeciphered, leading to questions about their language, communication, and record-keeping.

  2. Political Structure: The organization of governance and whether it was centralized or decentralized is still debated, along with the nature of their leadership.

  3. Religion and Beliefs: Understanding the religious practices, beliefs, and whether they had a polytheistic or monotheistic system is still an area of scholarly inquiry.

  4. Trade and Economy: Questions about the extent and nature of their trade networks, economic practices, and the sources of their materials are still under investigation.

  5. Urban Planning: While there is evidence of advanced urban planning, scholars are still interested in the reasons behind their settlement patterns and infrastructure development.

  6. Decline: The causes and nature of the decline of the Indus Valley Civilization are still not fully understood.

Selecting any or all of these aspects would reflect ongoing scholarly questions about the Indus Valley Civilization.