Early Civilizations

What river was the Indus Valley Civilization located near?

• Indus River

• Nile River

• Ganges River

• Amazon River

What were the main crops grown by the ancient Egyptians?

• Apples and oranges

• Rice and corn

• Wheat and barley

• Potatoes and carrots

What was the name of the writing system used by the ancient Egyptians?

• cuneiform

• papyrus

• hieroglyphics

• hieroglyphs

What were the major cities of the Indus Valley Civilization?

• Delhi and Mumbai

• Bangalore and Chennai

• Lahore and Karachi

• Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro

What were the main sources of livelihood for the people of ancient Egypt?

• Agriculture, fishing, and trading

• Textile production, metalworking, and carpentry

• Herding, construction, and shipbuilding

• Mining, hunting, and pottery making

What were the main features of the city planning in the Indus Valley Civilization?

• Unplanned streets, primitive drainage systems, and haphazardly constructed buildings

• Narrow streets, no drainage systems, and haphazardly constructed buildings

• Well-planned streets, advanced drainage systems, and carefully designed buildings

• Randomly scattered streets, basic drainage systems, and poorly designed buildings

What were the major achievements of the ancient Egyptians in the field of architecture?

• Creation of underground tunnels and caves

• Construction of pyramids, temples, and tombs

• Development of modern architectural styles and techniques

• Building of skyscrapers and apartment buildings

What were the main trade items of the Indus Valley Civilization?

• weapons, tools, and agricultural products

• textiles, spices, and ivory

• pottery, beads, and metalwork

• gems, precious metals, and exotic animals

What were the major gods and goddesses worshipped by the ancient Egyptians?

• Thor, Odin, Freyja, Loki, Frigg, and Tyr

• Vishnu, Shiva, Lakshmi, Saraswati, Brahma, and Ganesha

• Zeus, Athena, Apollo, Hermes, Artemis, and Hades

• Ra, Osiris, Isis, Horus, Anubis, and Thoth

What were the causes for the decline of the Indus Valley Civilization?

• Environmental changes, natural disasters, and possibly invasions

• Disease outbreaks, trade disruptions, and population decline

• Climate change, technological advancements, and economic growth

• Religious conflicts, political instability, and social inequality