The Indus Civilization

When did the Indus Civilization exist?

• 3300-1900 BCE

• 2600-1900 BCE

• 3300-1300 BCE

• 2600-1300 BCE

What was the area covered by the Indus Civilization?

• 1 million square kilometers

• 2 million square kilometers

• 1.5 million square kilometers

• 3 million square kilometers

What was the main source of food surplus for the Harappans?

• Indus River

• Ghaggar-Hakra River

• Nile River

• Tigris River

What was the significance of water and bathing in Harappan city planning?

• Religious significance

• Aesthetic significance

• Practical significance

• Symbolic significance

What was the purpose of the Great Bath at Mohenjo-Daro?

• Ritual bathing

• Entertainment

• Storage of water

• Agricultural use

What was the writing system used by the Harappans?

• Undeciphered

• Hieroglyphs

• Cuneiform

• Alphabet

What were the main crops grown by the Harappans?

• Barley and wheat

• Rice and corn

• Potatoes and beans

• Sorghum and millet

Which animals were the most important domesticated animals for the Harappans?

• Cattle and water buffalo

• Sheep and goats

• Chickens and camels

• Elephants and cats

What was the main reason for the decline of the Harappan Civilization?

• Reduction in trade

• Climate change

• Disease

• Civil strife

What role did the Saraswati river play in the collapse of the Harappan Civilization?

• It dried up

• It flooded

• It was invaded

• It changed course