Question

Because the Indus script has not yet been deciphered, scholars differ in their interpretations of the features of early Indus cultures.
Which of the following statements is generally accepted by historians?

• A. Most early Indus communities were matriarchal
• B. The Indus culture spanned a huge territory, over 1000 miles
• C. People in the Indus Valley shared wealth equally
• D. Later Indus religious practices have their roots in early Indus culture
• E. Indus Valley cities disappeared around 1900 B.C.E. due to conquest

Answer 1

The correct option is A Most early Indus communities were matriarchal

• Indus valley civilization which was the first known civilization in India is said to have flourished in the 25th century BC.
• During this civilisation, historical evidence shows that the people worshipped natural forces and divine references were mostly feminine.
• Nature was often called as mother. The mother goddess was the first worshipped diety for the people of civilisation.
• The family was headed by mothers. Mothers had control over their children.
• From these facts, we may conclude that the Indus community was basically matriarchial.