Ancient Indus Valley Quiz

What continent is India on?

• Europe

• Asia

• Australia

• North America

India is a ______________of Asia?

• Subcontinent

• Island

• Plateau

• Mountain

Which of the following is NOT something that surrounds India?

• Mountains to the North

• Water to the East, West

• Water to the South

• Desert to the North

What is the main river where ancient people settled in India?

• Ganges River

• Yangtze River

• Yellow River

• Indus River

What was the first civilization in India called?

• Harrapan

• Mesopotamia

• Egypt

• Israel

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of early Harrapans?

• Trade Networks of raw materials

• Domesticated Crops and Animals

• Mud Brick for building

• Irrigation for crops

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Middle Harrapan Era?

• Urban Centers (City-states)

• Irrigation for crops

• Mud Brick Structures

• Warfare and Weapon making

What are two specific natural resources that were important in Harrapan civilizations?

Check the two major cities in the Harappan Civilization.

• Harappa

• Mohenjo-Daro

• Ur

• Judah

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Harappan cities?

• Plumbing and Drainage Systems

• Private Wells

• Granaries to house harvested crops

• Religious Temples