Question

Jonathan Kenoyer argues that the interpretation of one of this civilization’s artifacts is largely based on colonialism, (15[1])and that the artifact was really meant to be carrying an offering. Ernest Mackay is credited with discovering that artifact from this civilization, which wears thirty bangles. (15[1])An artifact from this civilization that depicts a man seated between a water buffalo and an (*) elephant is the Pashupati Seal. In one of this civilization’s cities, archaeologists uncovered a “Great Bath” which was connected to a sewage system. (-5[1])That (10[1])city from this civilization also contained the “Priest-King” and “Dancing Girl” statuettes. For 10 points, Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa are cities built by what ancient civilization centered around a river in Pakistan? ■END■ (10[1])

ANSWER: Indus River Valley Civilization [prompt on "Harappan Civilization" before mention]
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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Raymond WangCornell EarthRIT1615
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Forrest WeintraubColumbia Ly-αCornell Wind8310
Spencer AhnRochester ARochester C11510

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