6th SS: Ancient India and the Indus River Valley Civilizations

Where did the Indus River begin?

• Himalayan mountains

• Arabian Sea

• Afghanistan

• Pakistan

What is the main reason for the unpredictable flooding of the Indus River?

• Strong winds

• Monsoons

• Snow melting

• Tsunamis

Which major cities were part of the Indus River Valley civilizations?

• Harappa and Mohenjo-daro

• Cairo and Luxor

• Athens and Sparta

• Rome and Pompeii

What protected the Indus River Valley region to the north?

• Arabian Sea

• Deserts

• Himalayan mountains

• Plateaus

What is one of the major challenges in understanding the Indus River Valley civilization?

• Lack of artifacts

• Untranslated writing system

• Destroyed cities

• Invasion by outside groups

What were the seals from the Indus River Valley civilizations used for?

• Stamping trade goods

• Decorating buildings

• Religious rituals

• Writing messages

Which two cities in the Indus River Valley had a well-planned grid pattern?

• Harappa and Mohenjo-daro

• Cairo and Luxor

• Athens and Sparta

• Rome and Pompeii

What was a significant advancement in the cities of Mohenjo-daro and Harappa?

• Extensive plumbing systems

• Large temples

• Written laws

• Advanced weaponry

What were the main crops grown by the ancient Indus River Valley civilizations?

• Rice and corn

• Wheat and barley

• Potatoes and tomatoes

• Soybeans and peanuts

Which religion had a major impact on the culture of the Indus River Valley civilizations?

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Islam

• Christianity