Chapter 4 Ancient India

Which two major cities were part of the Indus Valley Civilization?

• Harappa and Mohenjo-daro

• Delhi and Mumbai

• Kolkata and Chennai

• Varanasi and Jaipur

What mountain range is located to the north of the Indus Valley Civilization?

• Hindu Kush

• Andes

• Rockies

• Alps

Mohenjo Daro was located on which river?

• Indus River

• Ganges River

• Brahmaputra River

• Yamuna River

Which of the following is one of the major regions of the Indian subcontinent?

• Northern Mountains

• Sahara Desert

• Amazon Rainforest

• Rocky Mountains

What are two features of the climate in India?

• Monsoons and high temperatures

• Snowstorms and freezing temperatures

• Tornadoes and high temperatures

• Hurricanes and freezing temperatures

Which region extends around southern India?

• Coastal Plain

• Northern Mountains

• The Deccan

• The Indo-Gangetic Plain

What is another name historians use for the Indus Valley civilization?

• Mesopotamian civilization

• Egyptian civilization

• Harappan civilization

• Greek civilization

What features did both Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa have in their city planning?

• Narrow streets and wooden homes

• Wide streets, grid pattern, water system, sewer system, and brick homes

• Circular streets and stone homes

• No planning or design

When did the Indus Valley civilization emerge around the Indus River?

• Around 1500 B.C.

• Around 2500 B.C.

• Around 3500 B.C.

• Around 4500 B.C.

What is the Indus Valley civilization most known for?

• Military conquests

• City planning

• Art and sculpture

• Literature and poetry