Indus Valley Civilization Quiz

Where did the Harappan culture exist?

• Along the Nile River

• Along the Indus River

• Along the Tigris River

• Along the Ganges River

What were the important centers of the Indus Valley civilization?

• Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro

• Athens and Sparta

• Rome and Carthage

• Cairo and Alexandria

During which time period did the Indus Valley civilization flourish?

• 1000-500 BCE

• 2000-1500 BCE

• 4000-1000 BCE

• 3000-2000 BCE

Which crops were domesticated by the Harappan civilization?

• Rice and wheat

• Corn and potatoes

• Peas and sesame seeds

• Barley and rye

What type of brick was used for building in the Indus Valley civilization?

• Stone brick

• Wooden brick

• Mud brick

• Concrete brick

By what name is the Early or Pre-Harappan culture also known?

• Kot Diji Phase

• Ravi Phase

• Cemetery H Phase

• Harappan Phase

How many urban centers have been discovered in the Indus Valley civilization?

• 3

• 6

• 9

• 12

During which phase did the Indus Valley civilization expand into the east?

• Early Harappan/Ravi Phase

• Harappan Phase

• Late Harappan/Cemetery H Phase

• Harappan/Late Harappan Transitional Phase

What was the main crop during the Late Harappan/Cemetery H phase?

• Rice

• Wheat

• Barley

• Corn

What natural resources were found in the Indus Valley?

• Oil and gas

• Gold and silver

• Diamonds and rubies

• Coal and iron