Indus Valley Civilization Quiz

What modern conveniences did the Indus Valley Civilization have?

• Natural Air-conditioned homes and flush toilets

• Electricity and plumbing

• Modern vehicles and roads

• Computers and the internet

Where was the Indus Valley Civilization primarily located?

• Egypt

• Mesopotamia

• Modern-day India and Pakistan

• China

What name is also used for the Indus Valley Civilization?

• Mesopotamian Civilization

• Nile Valley Civilization

• Harappan Civilization

• Egyptian Civilization

What major agricultural benefit did the Indus Valley civilization have due to their location?

• Year-round growing season

• Natural irrigation from seasonal monsoons

• Very cold winters to protect crops

• Abundant desert land

What types of goods did the people of the Indus Valley trade?

• Only local goods

• Mainly weapons and pottery

• Metals, jade, and cotton

• Only bronze and iron

What unique artifact is often found in the ruins of the Indus Valley Civilization?

• Giant statues of gods

• Monumental structures

• Seals with markings

• Stone tablets with hieroglyphics

What do scholars believe the seals from the Indus Valley were used for?

• Religious rituals

• Sales tags for trade

• Currency

• Military purposes

What challenge do researchers face when trying to understand the written language of the Indus Valley?

• Too many examples of the writing

• The language has no known speakers or translation aid

• The writing resembles modern languages

• It has already been fully translated

What was the purpose of the 'Great Bath' in Mohenjo-Daro, as currently understood?

• It is uncertain, but it may have been for public bathing or religious purposes

• It was used for military training

• It was a drinking water reservoir

• It was a playground for children

What is the significance of the standardized brick sizes used in the Indus Valley Civilization?

• It allowed for uniform buildings and possibly indicates standardized measurements

• It made buildings less stable

• It allowed faster construction of homes

• It made their homes warmer