Early River Valley Civilizations Quiz

What is a subcontinent?

• A mountain range

• A large body of water

• A small island

• A landmass that is a distinct part of a continent

What challenges did the people along the Indus River face?

• Invasion by foreign armies

• Extreme heat and humidity

• Drought and famine

• Unpredictable river floods and changing course

What were cities like on the Indus?

• Winding streets and chaotic layout

• No cities existed in the Indus Valley

• Carefully planned with grid of streets and citadel for defense

• Haphazardly built with no organization

Name two conclusions that have been drawn about Harappan civilization.

• They were isolated and had no contact with other civilizations

• They were nomadic and had no permanent settlements

• They had extensive trade with Mesopotamia and had a well-planned city layout

• They were warlike and constantly fought with neighboring tribes

How did Indus Valley culture end?

• Due to invasion by foreign armies

• Shift in the earth's crust causing earthquakes and overworked land

• Natural disasters such as floods and droughts

• Epidemics and diseases

What is the modern-day subcontinent that includes India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh?

• Central Asia

• Southeast Asia

• South Asia

• East Asia

What were the seasonal winds called that brought heavy rains to the Indus Valley?

• Tornadoes

• Monsoons

• Cyclones

• Typhoons

What is the name of the ancient settlements in the Indus River Valley?

• Euphrates civilization

• Harappan civilization

• Tigris civilization

• Nile civilization

What did the people of the Indus Valley use to carry water and sewage in their cities?

• Underground tunnels

• Open ditches

• Pipes and canals

• Water tanks and reservoirs

What is the name of the area in the Indus Valley cities that was easy to defend and housed important buildings?

• Fortress

• Stronghold

• Bastion

• Citadel