Ancient Indus Valley Civilization Quiz

What is the ancient civilization that is considered a cradle of civilization and existed around 5000 years ago?

• Mesopotamian civilization

• Chinese civilization

• Indus Valley Civilization

• Egyptian civilization

What is the name of the largest city of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization?

• Mesopotamia

• Mohenjo-daro

• Harappa

• Ganges

What was the purpose of the great bath found in Mohenjo-daro?

• Religious cleansing

• Public bathing area

• All of the above

• Community pool

What was the material used to make many artifacts found in the Indus Valley Civilization?

• Iron

• Bronze

• Silver

• Gold

What is the estimated population of Mohenjo-daro at its peak?

• 30,000

• 10,000

• 40,000

• 20,000

What was the main source of water for the homes in the Indus Valley Civilization?

• Wells

• Lakes

• Rivers

• Rainwater harvesting

What is the most popular theory about the disappearance of the ancient Indus Valley people?

• Killed by outside invaders

• Disease outbreak

• Migration to the Ganges River

• Natural disaster

What was the purpose of the walls around the outside of some Indus Valley cities?

• All of the above

• Protection from floods

• Protection from invaders

• Organize trade

What was the material used to build the homes in the Indus Valley Civilization?

• Mud

• Bricks

• Wood

• Stone

What was the main crop grown by the Harappan people?

• Rice

• Wheat

• Dates

• Cotton