Indus Valley

What type of religion did the Indus have?

• Polytheistic

• Monotheistic

• Pantheistic

• Atheistic

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.

What happened to the Indus Civilization?

• A massive earthquake destroyed their cities.

• A horrible plague swept through, killing everyone.

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

• No one knows for sure, but possible climate change or invasion.

What were the cities of the Indus River Valley like?

• They were unplanned messes.

• They were laid out in a grid pattern.

• They had drainage and sewer systems.

• They had uneven brick homes.

Why was the Indus River so favorable to the development of the Indus Valley civilization?

• It brought rain to the area

• It was hard to cross

• It deposited silt in the valley making it fertile for farming

Why were the seasonal monsoons favorable to the development of the Indus Valley civilization?

• Brought rain that watered crops

• Deposited fertilizer to grow crops

• People did not want to live in the terrible climate

Why was fertile soil so favorable to the development of the Indus Valley civilization?

• It prevented attacks from enemies
• Brought rain and flooding to water crops
• It allowed settlers to plant and harvest crops in one location

Why we know very little about the Indus Valley Civilization?

• They did not have a system of writing

• It was a very secret society that didn't write down any records

• We cannot decipher their script or written language

What were the two major cities of the ancient Indus Valley?

• Sarasvati and Mohenjo-Daro

• Babylon and Thebes
• Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa
• Harappa and Memphis

What was a "seal"?

• A way to mark an object owned by someone

• A way to hold an envelope together
• A barking animal
• An ancient ritual of religion