G7, Unit 3: Harappan Civilization in Ancient India

Where was the Indus River Valley located?

• China

• India

• Pakistan

• Afghanistan

What natural resources were found in the Indus Valley?

• Timber and gold

• Silver and precious stones

• Fertile soil and fresh water

• All of the above

What were the two largest cities in the Harappan Civilization?

• Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro

• Delhi and Mumbai

• Kolkata and Chennai

• Jaipur and Agra

What were some features of the Harappan cities?

• Carefully organized houses and sewer system

• Major streets and warehouses

• Large walls for protection

• All of the above

What was one of the major environmental challenges for the Harappan Civilization?

• Earthquakes

• Tornadoes

• Monsoons

• Droughts

What is the estimated time period of the Harappan Civilization?

• 3300-2750 BCE

• 2000-1500 BCE

• 1000-500 BCE

• 500-100 BCE

How did the Harappans transport goods for trade?

• By foot

• By horse-drawn carriages

• By wheeled carts and boats

• By camel caravans

What was a desirable trade item of the Harappan Civilization?

• Gold and silver

• Timber and stone

• Cotton cloth

• Pottery and tools

What is the belief system of the Harappan Civilization?

• Monotheism

• Polytheism

• Atheism

• Animism

What is the writing system used by the Harappans called?

• Cuneiform

• Hieroglyphics

• Indus Script

• Sanskrit