Ancient India Test

Which river is located in India?

• Nile

• Huang He

• Tigris and Euphrates

• Indus

What did the rivers in Ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, and China provide?

• Rich, fertile soil for agriculture

• Protection from invasion

• Water for drinking

• The god for each civilization's religion

The people of ancient India used what type of writing?

• Cuneiform

• Hieroglyphics

• Sanskrit

• hànzì

According to the map above in what country was this ancient river valley civilization located?

• India

• China

• Egypt

• Iraq

Which is the BEST explanation for the geographic location of these ancient Indian cities and towns?

• They were all located along the Indus for better trade with the Chinese.

• They were all located along the Indus River for military defense purposes.

• They were all located along the Indus River because of irrigation, trade, and transportation.

• They were all located along the Indus to limit contact with and to stay away from other nations

Which of the following is a way in which early civilizations dealt with river floods and helped their crops?

• They built dams, canals, ditches, and gates to direct the floodwater.

• They built farms that could withstand floods.

• They moved to other towns during the floods.

• They planted their crops in different areas to avoid the water.

Which of the following did NOT contribute to the growth of ancient civilizations such as India?

• The nomadic lifestyle

• Economic surplus

• Trade routes and networks

• Agricultural techniques

Where did the Harappan civilization begin?

• Along the Indus River

• Along the Huang He

• Along the Nile River

• Along the Tigris and Euphrates rivers

Which was NOT a feature of Mohenjo Daro and was quite different from other settlements of that time?

• Sewer system

• Brick homes

• Dirty roads

• High walls

Why do scholars consider the Indus River Valley Civilization as advanced?

• It had highly organized newspaper.

• Its cities showed advanced planning.

• Its royal tombs hold many artifacts.

• It left behind many written records.