Indus Valley Civilization Quiz

What detail supports the idea that the Indus Valley Civilization made many advanced technological contributions that changed the way people lived?

• "A new group of nomads from central Asia came into contact with the Indus Valley Civilization called the Aryans."

• "The Indus Valley Civilization depended on monsoons to aid their farming culture."

• "They used mud bricks to create the drainage system for waste."

• "If the rains came too early, too heavy, or too late, the crops were destroyed."

What effect did the arrival of the Aryans have on the Indus Valley Civilization?

• They introduced Sanskrit, which replaced the Indus Valley’s written language.

• They enhanced trade and created a new drainage system.

• They taught the Indus Valley people how to farm with irrigation.

• They caused a decline in farming and religious practices.

What role did monsoons play in the Indus Valley Civilization?

• They were used for transportation

• They were a source of drinking water

• They were used to water crops

• They were used for building materials

Which text structure does the author use in the paragraph about the Aryans?

• Cause and effect

• Problem and solution

• Sequence of events

• compare and contrast

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

How does the author explain the decline of the Indus Valley Civilization?

• By comparing it to the downfall of other civilizations

• By listing multiple theories and possible causes

• By providing evidence from ancient texts written in Sanskrit

• By focusing on the role of trade and migration

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.8.5