Ancient History Unit 3 Quiz

In the early 1900s, archaeologists discovered ancient artifacts of which civilization in the Indus River valley of Pakistan?

• Roman

• Egyptian

• Indian

• Chinese

The Harappans lived around 2600 to 1900 B.C. and had a complex civilization. Which of the following was NOT part of their system?

• A) Writing

• B) Plumbing

• C) Electricity

• D) Weights and measures

The Aryans settled in India between 2000 and 1500 B.C. Their period of dominance is known as the ______ Age.

• Bronze

• Vedic

• Iron

• Stone

Harappan civilization flourished in the Indus River Valley, primarily in present-day ______ and northwest India.

• Bangladesh

• Nepal

• Pakistan

• Sri Lanka

The Harappans were known for advanced city planning, including which of the following?

• Skyscrapers

• Grid layouts

• Pyramids

• Castles

Harappans engaged in agriculture, trade, and craft production. Which of the following was NOT a major crop?

• Wheat

• Barley

• Cotton

• Rice

The Harappans used an undeciphered script. What were often found in archaeological sites?

• Books

• Seals

• Statues

• Coins

The Harappan civilization declined around 1900 BCE likely due to ______.

• Earthquakes

• Climate change

• Alien invasion

• Overpopulation

Hinduism, a religion that is still dominant in India today, was based on which scriptures?

• Vedas

• Bible

• Quran

• Torah

The Harappans were known for using standardized ______ bricks.

• Stone

• Mud

• Clay

• Concrete