Indus Civilization Intro II

What is another name for the ancient civilization around the Indus River?

• Sumerian civilization

• Mesopotamian civilization

• Harappan civilization

• Egyptian civilization

Approximately when do historians consider the main part of the Harappan civilization to have existed?

• 5000 BCE

• 2500 BCE

• 7000 BCE

• 3300 BCE

What is one of the theories regarding the decline of the Indus Valley civilization?

• Peaceful migration

• Foreign invasion

• Climate change

• Technological advancement

What is one of the key features that indicate the sophistication of the Indus Valley civilization?

• Primitive agricultural techniques

• Use of iron tools

• Standardization in weights and measures

• Lack of trade networks

What is one of the significant structures discovered at the site of Mohenjo-Daro?

• Colosseum

• Aqueducts

• Pyramids

• Public bath