Indus Valley Civilization

Where was the Indus Valley Civilization located?

• China

• Egypt

• India and Pakistan

• Mesopotamia

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

• Rome and Athens

• Babylon and Ur

• Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa

• Thebes and Memphis

Around what time did the Indus Valley Civilization exist?

• 5000 BCE – 3000 BCE

• 3300 BCE – 1300 BCE

• 2000 BCE – 500 BCE

• 1000 BCE – 200 BCE

Which river was important to the Indus Valley Civilization?

• Nile River

• Tigris River

• Indus River

• Amazon River

What was the most significant feature of Indus Valley cities?

• Pyramids

• Advanced drainage and sewage systems

• Large temples

• Hanging gardens

What material were most Indus Valley houses made of?

• Stone

• clay

• Fired bricks

• Wood

What was the primary occupation of the Indus Valley people?

• Metalworking

• Farming and trade

• Fishing

• Hunting

What was the Pashupati seal believed to represent?

• A warrior

• A king

• A religious figure, possibly Shiva

• A merchant

How did Indus Valley people keep their food supply stable?

• Fishing

• Hunting

• Building granaries

• Importing food from Egypt

What form of writing did the Indus Valley Civilization use?

• Hieroglyphics

• Cuneiform

• Sanskrit

• Undeciphered script