Which one of the following weapons was NOT known to the people of Indus Valley Civilization ?

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Which one of the following weapons was NOT known to the people of Indus Valley Civilization ?

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History

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IES

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{'indus valley civilization': [11, 1, 3, 4], 'swords': [0, 1, 0, 0], 'daggers': [0, 1, 0, 0], 'weapons': [0, 1, 1, 1], 'spears': [0, 1, 0, 0], 'bows': [0, 1, 0, 0], 'arrows': [0, 1, 0, 1]}

The correct answer is option 2: Swords. The people of the Indus Valley Civilization were not known to have used swords.

Option 1: Daggers. Daggers were known weapons used by the people of the Indus Valley Civilization. They were small, double-edged knives used for close combat and were made from a variety of materials including bronze and copper.

Option 3: Bows & arrows. Bows and arrows were widely used by the people of the Indus Valley Civilization for hunting and warfare. They were made from wood and had flint arrowheads.

Option 4: Spears. Spears were commonly used weapons by the people of the Indus Valley Civilization. They were long sticks with a sharp point at one end made from materials such as wood or bone.

It is important to note that the people of the Indus Valley Civilization had a well-developed system of urban planning, trade, and arts. While swords were not known to them, they still had a range of other weapons at their disposal for various purposes.