Indus River Valley Civilization Quiz

What were the weights and scale discovered in the Indus River Valley thought to have been used for?

• Weighing jewelry

• Calculating taxes

• Measuring grain

• Trading goods

What is the significance of the great bath discovered in the Indus River Valley?

• A source of drinking water

• A place for fishing

• Used for religious rituals

• A swimming pool for children

What do archaeologists believe the small stone seals discovered in the Indus River Valley were used for?

• As charms to keep away evil

• As currency for trade

• As decorations for clothing

• As tools for farming

What was the purpose of the network of clay pipes discovered in mohenjo-daro?

• To rid the city of waste and dirty water

• To transport drinking water

• To create a sewage system

• To provide irrigation for crops

What type of houses did the people of the early Indus River Valley Civilization live in?

• Tents made of animal skins

• Underground dwellings

• Huts made of mud and straw

• Two-story houses with flat roofs