Indus River Valley

In which modern-day country would you find the Indus River Valley?

• India

• China

• Turkey

• Egypt

Why were homes built on raised platforms?

• to protect from floods

• to show wealth

• to be closer to God

• for sturdy ground

What do we know about how the Indus River people interacted with others?

• we don't know anything

• they only went to war with each other

• they were obsessed with war

• they were very peaceful

Where did the Indus people use the restroom?

• outside in the woods

• directly into the river

• in holes outside

• in toilets that emptied into the ground

What were all ancient civilizations built around/near?

• water

• mountains

• volcanoes

• sand

How often did the Indus River flood?

• twice a year

• once ever 3 years

• once every 5 years

• once every 10 years

What was the largest ancient civilization?

• Mesopotamia

• Indus River Valley

• Egypt

• Babylonia

What was the largest building?

• temple for the gods

• the king's castle

• the Great Bath

• the jail

What did the Indus River Valley famously trade?

• cotton cloth

• beans and vegetables

• gemstones

• animals

Which of the following MAY have happened to the Indus River people?

• They were taken over by other civilizations

• earthquakes

• environmental disasters

• they stayed in the area and have descendants there now