Indus River Valley Quiz

What did the fertile floodplains provide for agriculture?

• Rich soil

• Flooding

• Natural pesticides

• Advanced tools

In the spring/summer monsoon, what is the temperature relationship between the ocean and the land?

• Ocean is warmer than land

• Ocean is cooler than land

• Ocean and land are the same temperature

• Land is cooler than ocean

Why were the MONSOONS an important geographic feature for the Indus River Valley? In other words, how did the MONSOONS help the Indus River Valley?

• Monsoons warm the land.

• Monsoons brought rain, which aided farmers.

• The monsoons helped artisans make pottery.

• The Monsoons refilled the water in the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers.

Historians believed the Indus River Valley Civilization had a POLYTHEISTIC religion. Which of the following religions is also associated with polytheism?

• Buddhism

• Islam

• Ancient Egypt

• Christianity

Which city had a larger population at its peak, Mohenjo-Daro or Harappa?

• Mohenjo-Daro

• Harappa

• Both had the same population

• Neither had a significant population

Which city covered more acres, Mohenjo-Daro or Harappa?

• Mohenjo-Daro

• Harappa

• Both covered the same area

• Neither covered a significant area

Which of the following was NOT used for trade?

• Boats

• Carts

• Airplanes

• Rivers

What was the primary basis of the economy?

• Industry

• Farming/Agriculture

• Technology

• Tourism

What does the text imply about the role of artisans, traders, and farmers?

• They were secondary to religious leaders.

• They were the backbone of society.

• They were primarily involved in politics.

• They were unimportant in daily life.

What remains undeciphered from the Indus Civilization?

• Their pottery designs

• The Indus script

• Their musical instruments

• The architectural plans