Unit 4 Ancient India Quiz

What are the names of the two cities found by archaeologists in the 1920s?

• Harappa, Mohenjo-Daro

• Thebes, Mohenjo-Daro

• Memphis, Harappa

• Harappa, Indus Valley

What river were Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro located near?

• Nile River

• Indus River

• Tigris River

• Euphrates River

What two major rivers are located in India?

• Tigris and Euphrates

• Nile and Tigris

• Ganges and Indus

• Nile and Bhamaputra

What modern system did the Indus valley have in their homes?

• heating

• running water and sewer

The Indian subcontinent is part of the continent of

• Africa

• Asia

• Europe

• South America

Where are the Himalayas located?

• A

• B

• C

• D

• E

Where is the Indus River?

• A

• B

• C

• D

• E

What physical feature gave the Indus valley natural protection?

• Red Sea
• Mediterranean Sea
• Fertile Crescent
• Himalayan Mountains

What is the name of the writing system of ancient India?

• cuneiform
• hieroglyphics
• sanskrit
• calligraphy

Reincarnation

• The process of recycling
• The process of rebirth
• The process of decomposition
• The process of farming