Module 5.1 Geography of The Indus Valley Quiz

What major river is associated with the Indus Valley Civilization?

• Mississippi River

• Amazon River

• Nile River

• Indus River

What modern-day countries does the Indus Valley Civilization cover?

• Pakistan and northwest India

• Bangladesh and Nepal

• China and Mongolia

• Afghanistan and Iran

What type of climate did the Indus Valley Civilization have?

• Mild and temperate

• Dry and arid

• Cold and snowy

• Tropical and humid

What natural barriers surrounded the Indus Valley Civilization?

• Sahara Desert and Atlas Mountains

• Amazon River and Andes Mountains

• Himalayas and Hindu Kush

• Gobi Desert and Tibetan Plateau

What were the main crops grown in the Indus Valley Civilization?

• Apples, oranges, and bananas

• Rice, corn, and potatoes

• Wheat, barley, and peas

• Soybeans, lentils, and chickpeas

What were the main animals domesticated in the Indus Valley Civilization?

• elephants, tigers, and lions

• cattle, sheep, and goats

• pigs, chickens, and horses

• camels, llamas, and alpacas

What were the main cities of the Indus Valley Civilization?

• Bangalore and Chennai

• Lahore and Karachi

• Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro

• Delhi and Mumbai

What evidence suggests that the Indus Valley Civilization had a well-planned urban layout?

• Haphazard city layout with no planning

• The grid-like layout of the cities, well-planned streets, and sophisticated drainage system.

• Lack of any drainage system

• Randomly scattered buildings and streets

What were the main trading partners of the Indus Valley Civilization?

• China, Japan, and Korea

• India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh

• Greece, Rome, and Carthage

• Mesopotamia, ancient Egypt, and the Persian Gulf region

What eventually led to the decline of the Indus Valley Civilization?

• Invasion by foreign armies

• Environmental factors

• Social unrest

• Economic collapse