Early India (pages 126-129)

Civilization in Ancient India developed primarily along which River?

• Indus

• Ganges

• Brahmaputra

• Sarasvati

In order for Harappan civilization to grow and advance what first needed to improve?

• Military power

• Agriculture

• Medical technology

• Transportation (roads)

What were the TWO major cities in the Harappan Civilization?

• Harappa

• Mohenjo Daro

• Deccan

• Thar

Which of the following was NOT true about Harappan cities?

• Well planned streets set at right angles

• Many public wells

• Built near large fortresses

• Streets were planned in large interlocking circles

Check all of the following that were achievements of the Harappan civilization.

• Indoor plumbing!

• India's first writing system

• Invented paper

• Developed advanced military strategies

Which new group of people is thought to have arrived in India following the fall of Harrapan Civilization?

• Aryans

• Mohenojo Darans

• Zhous

• Qins

Much of what we know about Aryan society comes from a series of _________________________ called the Vedas.

• Religious writings

• Law scrolls

• Trading seals

• Decorated burial urns

True or False: Aryans lived in small communities instead of big cities.

• True

• False

Aryan government and society was based on...

• Powerful kings

• Democratic elections

• Rule by the people

• Leaders of many small groups (rajas)

What language did the Aryans contribute to India?

• Sanskrit

• Harappan

• Tharan

• Vedas