Ancient River Valley Civilizations Assessment

What was the first urban civilization in South Asia?

• The Vedic civilization

• The Harappan civilization

• The Sanskrit civilization

• The Aryan civilization

The Harappan civilization developed along which river?

• The Ganges River

• The Hindu Kush River

• The Indus River

• The Brahmaputra River

What were the two greatest cities of the Harappan civilization?

• Delhi and Mumbai

• Harappa and Delhi

• Mumbai and Mohenjo-Daro

• Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa

Which feature was NOT found in Harappan cities?

• Brick houses

• Indoor plumbing

• Wooden temples

• Sewer systems

What evidence suggests the Harappans had a writing system?

• The Vedas texts

• Stone seals with script

• Sanskrit documents

• Clay tablets

When did the Harappan civilization begin to decline?

• Between 3000 and 2500 B.C.

• Between 2000 and 1700 B.C.

• Between 1700 and 1500 B.C.

• Between 1500 and 1000 B.C.

What was the basis of many modern languages in South Asia?

• Sanskrit

• Greek

• Latin

• Spanish

Which varna was responsible for teaching?

• Kshatriyas

• Vaishyas

• Sudras

• Brahmins

The Kshatriyas were responsible for which duties?

• Teaching and learning

• Fighting and ruling

• Trading and farming

• Serving others

What was the name for social groupings based on occupation?

• Varnas

• Vedas

• Jatis

• Castes