Ancient Indus Quiz

What is the ancient name of the Indus River?

• Sindhu

• Amazon

• Ganges

• Nile

Which ancient civilization is associated with the Indus Valley?

• Mayan Civilization

• Ancient Egypt

• Indus Valley Civilization

• Roman Empire

What were the main crops grown by the people of the ancient Indus Valley?

• Soybeans, quinoa, and lentils

• Oats, rye, and chickpeas

• Rice, corn, and potatoes

• Wheat, barley, and peas

What is the significance of the Indus Valley civilization?

• It was an advanced ancient civilization with sophisticated urban planning and trade.

• It had no impact on the development of other ancient civilizations.

• It was a nomadic civilization with no permanent settlements.

• It was a primitive society with no significant achievements.

What were the major cities of the ancient Indus Valley civilization?

• Kolkata and Chennai

• Bangalore and Hyderabad

• Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa

• Delhi and Mumbai

What is the importance of the Indus script?

• It provides insights into the ancient Indus Valley civilization.

• It has no historical significance

• It is not worth studying

• It is just a random collection of symbols

What are some of the unique features of the urban planning in the ancient Indus Valley cities?

• No streets, basic drainage systems, temporary buildings

• Circular streets, primitive drainage systems, poorly constructed buildings

• Grid pattern streets, advanced drainage systems, carefully constructed buildings

• Random streets, no drainage systems, haphazard buildings

What are some of the theories about the decline of the ancient Indus Valley civilization?

• Economic prosperity

• Alien invasion

• Technological advancement

• Environmental and social/political factors

What are some of the artifacts found in the ancient Indus Valley sites?

• Fossils, bones, shells, and rocks

• Pottery, seals, jewelry, and figurines

• Textiles, glassware, musical instruments, and manuscripts

• Books, coins, weapons, and tools

How did the people of the ancient Indus Valley engage in trade?

• By relying on oral agreements and trust rather than physical tools

• Through the use of seals, weights, and standardized measures

• Through the use of modern currency and banking systems

• By bartering goods and services directly with neighboring civilizations