Mohenjodaro - History Alive Ch. 14

The people of Mohenjodaro settled along the _____ River.

• Ganges

• Indus

• Nile

• Tigris

Which characteristic of civilization is shown by the use of the weights and scales as the people of Mohenjodaro traded goods?

• Economic System

• Government

• Arts

• Writing

Which artifact from Mohenjodaro shows evidence of bathing rituals?

• sewer system

• clay seals

• great bath

• homes

Why is the sewer system considered a technological advancement for the ancient civilization of Mohenjodaro?

• It allowed fresh drinking water in all homes.

• It helped clean the Ganges River.

• It allowed both rich and poor citizens to have bathrooms in their homes.

• It helped people clean dishes and bathe.

Because richer citizens lived in larger homes and poorer citizens lived in smaller homes, this shows evidence of which characteristic of civilization in Mohenjodaro?

• Government

• Social Structure

• Religion

• Technology

What game may have originated in India?

• Tag

• Checkers

• Chess

• Tic Tac Toe

A clay model found in Mohenjodaro shows farmers transported their goods to market in

• chariots

• cars

• woven bags

• carts

If the statue found in Mohenjodaro is a king, this shows evidence of which characteristic of civilization?

• Arts

• Economic System

• Government

• Religion

The clay seals have pictographs on them. This shows evidence of what characteristic of civilization?

• Writing

• Religion

• Government

• Food Supply

What was the purpose of the citadel in Mohenjodaro?

• To show the strength of Mohenjodaro.

• To protect the citizens if they were attacked.

• To give the King a palace to live in.

• To prevent flooding of the Indus River.