Indus River Valley Quiz

What was the river flooding described as in the Indus River Valley? (Slide 2)

• Unpredictable

• Predictable

• Overpowering

• Intermittent

Which mountains protected the north of the Indus River Valley? (Slide 2)

• Himalayan Mountains

• Andes Mountains

• Alps Mountains

• Rocky Mountains

When were artifacts and buildings discovered in the Indus River Valley? (Slide 6)

• 1922

• 1822

• 1722

• 1932

Even though writing was discovered, what can't we do with it? (Slide 6)

• Translate it

• Store it

• Duplicate it

• Analyze it

What were the two major cities discovered in the Indus River Valley? (Choose 2) (Slide 9)

• Harappa

• Mahenjo-Daro

• Gobleki Tepe

• Jerehico

Both cities were built with what two things? (Choose 2) (Slide 9)

• Standard sized bricks

• Plumbing systems

• Heating systems

• Roads

What types of crops were farmed in the Indus River Valley? (Choose 3) (Slide 13)

• Wheat

• Barley

• Dates

• Corn

What type of things were traded in the Indus River Valley? (Choose 3) (Slide 13)

• Grain

• Copper

• Bronze Pearls

• Textiles

According to the religion of the Indus River Valley people, who was responsible for their creation? (Slide 14)

• A mother goddess

• A father god

• A sun god

• A river god

Which animals were created sacred? (Choose 2) (Slide 14)

• Bull

• Tiger

• Ostrich

• Crocodile