South Asia and the Indus Valley Civilization Quiz

What countries make up South Asia today?

• United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil

• Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka

• Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran, Turkey

• India, China, Japan, Russia

What barriers separate the Indian subcontinent from the rest of Asia?

• The Pacific Ocean

• The Sahara Desert

• The Amazon Rainforest

• The Himalayas and Hindu Kush ranges

What impact do monsoons have on agriculture in India?

• They bring heavy snowfall

• They cause droughts

• They bring strong winds that damage crops

• They bring much-needed rain for crops

What two main economic activities supported the Indus Valley civilization?

• Fishing and hunting

• Mining and metalworking

• Farming and trade

• Construction and architecture

Which sea route would traders use to get from the Indus Valley cities to Mesopotamia?

• Arabian Sea

• Mediterranean Sea

• Caspian Sea

• Red Sea

What are some possible explanations for the cause of the disappearance of the Indus Valley civilization?

• Global warming

• Volcanic eruption

• Alien invasion

• Disease, heavy flooding, overgrazing, climate change, drought, foreign invasion

What was the main form of economic activity in the Indus Valley civilization?

• Fishing and hunting

• Mining and metalworking

• Farming and trade

• Construction and architecture

Which natural barrier separates the Indian subcontinent from the rest of Asia?

• The Pacific Ocean

• The Sahara Desert

• The Amazon Rainforest

• The Himalayas and Hindu Kush ranges

What was the primary mode of transportation for traders in the Indus Valley civilization?

• Camels

• Horses

• Boats

• Elephants

What is the major river that flows through the Indus Valley civilization?

• Ganges River

• Indus River

• Nile River

• Yangtze River