History Ch 5 - Ancient India

Where was the Harappan Civilization located?

• Southern India

• NW corner of Indian subcontinent

• Eastern China

• Northern Africa

Which two cities were part of the Harappan Civilization?

• Delhi

• Harappa

• Mohenjo-Daro

• Cairo

Who uncovered the Harappan Civilization?

• Sir John Marshall

• Howard Carter

• Heinrich Schliemann

• Arthur Evans

What major waterway was associated with the Harappan Civilization?

• Nile River

• Amazon River

• Indus River

• Yangtze River

What type of writing did the Harappans use (cannot by translated)?

• Hieroglyphics

• Pictograph

• Cuneiform

• Alphabet

What was a significant advancement of the Harappan Civilization?

• Chariots

• Bathrooms and drainage system

• Utensils and pots

• Papyrus scrolls

What caused the disappearance of the Harappan Civilization?

• Earthquake

• Invasion and flood or famine

• Volcanic eruption

• Plague

Who founded the Aryan Civilization?

• Farmers

• Nomadic group of Aryans

• Merchants

• Sailors

What was the chief ruler of the Aryan Civilization called?

• Pharaoh

• Emperor

• Raja

• King

What language did the Aryans use (can be translated)?

• Latin

• Sanskrit

• Greek

• Arabic