Indus River Valley

What river was the Ancient Indus Valley Civilization mainly built around?

• Nile River

• Yellow River

• Tigris River

• Indus River

What language did the Ancient Indus people use?

• Possibly early Sanskrit

• Calligraphy

• Hieroglyphics

• Cuneiform

Which of the following is TRUE of the Ancient Indus people?

• They had little contact with the world outside of the Indus Valley.

• They traded with groups as far away as Mesopotamia.

• They valued war/warriors above all others.

• They had very simple towns, few advancements.

What type of religion did the people of the Indus probably have?

• Polytheistic

• Monotheistic

• Pantheistic

• Atheistic

Which was a major city in the Indus Valley?

• Babylon

• Harappa

• Thebes

• Ninevah

What major architectural work was built in Mohenjo-Daro that more than likely had religious significance?

• The Great Bath

• The Great Wall

• The Great Hall

• The Great Tower

What do archaeologists believe happened to the Indus Civilization?

• A massive tornado destroyed their cities.

• A horrible plague swept through, killing everyone.

• They went to war against the Greeks and were destroyed.

• Possibly invaded by a group of people known as the Aryans.

What group of people took over the area of land once controlled by the people of the Indus?

• The Assyrians

• The Aryans

• The Egyptians

• The Chinese

What were the cities of the Indus River Valley like? (Two answers)

• They were unplanned messes.

• They were laid out in a grid pattern.

• They had drainage and sewer systems.

• They had uneven brick homes.

What do archaeologists believe the Great Bath was used for?

• A community pool for the kids.

• Ritual drownings to appease the gods.

• Ritual bathing/cleansing ceremonies.

• Practice area for the Indus Synchronized Swimming Team.