Indus River Valley Video Quiz

What is the Indus Valley Civilization also known as?

• Harappan Civilization

• Mesopotamian Civilization

• Egyptian Civilization

• Mohenjo-Daro Civilization

Which river was crucial for the Indus Valley Civilization?

• Indus River

• Amazon River

• Nile River

• Yangtze River

What was a major reason for the success of agriculture in the Indus Valley?

• Yearly monsoon floods

• Volcanic soil

• River redirection technology

• Constant sunshine

What did the Harappan people trade with Mesopotamia?

• Silk

• Spices

• Cotton

• Gold

What has not been deciphered from the Indus Valley Civilization?

• Their art

• Their written language

• Their architecture

• Their music

What unique feature did the cities of the Indus Valley have?

• Skyscrapers

• Large pyramids

• Golden statues

• Planned urban layout

What kind of artifacts indicate the Harappan people were peaceful?

• Dance statues

• Fortress walls

• Weapons

• Battle chariots

What animal is frequently depicted in Harappan seals?

• Eagles

• Lions

• Elephants

• Unicorns

What does Mohenjo-Daro mean?

• City of Wells

• Mound of the Dead

• Land of Gold

• Birthplace of Kings

What is one theory about why the Indus Valley Civilization disappeared?

• Technological collapse

• Time travel

• Natural disasters

• Alien abduction