Indian Civilization

What modern conveniences were present in the homes of the Indus Valley Civilization?

• Air-conditioned homes

• Flush toilets

• Large swimming pools

• All of the above

What is known about the disappearance of the Harappan Civilization?

• They migrated to Europe

• They were conquered by invaders

• They mysteriously disappeared

• They evolved into a new civilization

What archaeological evidence indicates that the Indus Valley Civilization traded with Mesopotamia?

• Shared architectural styles

• Similar religious texts

• Indus Valley seals found in Mesopotamia

• Identical pottery designs

What was a distinctive feature of the cities in the ancient Indus Valley?

• They were built on hills

• They had circular layouts

• They were pre-planned with a grid system

• They lacked any form of sanitation

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What were the walls around some Indus Valley cities primarily used for?

• To mark property boundaries for individual homes.

• To provide protection from invaders and organize trade.

• To serve as decorative elements for the city.

• To create a barrier against wild animals.

What was a notable feature of the city of Mohenjo-Daro?

• It was built around 1000 BCE.

• It had a population of about 100,000 people.

• It featured a Citadel with a Great Bath.

• It was primarily known for its monumental pyramids.

Which of the following specialized skills were practiced by the Harappan people?

• Glassblowing and pottery.

• Farming, brick-making, and metalworking.

• Horse breeding and chariot building.

• Silk weaving and paper making.

Which of the following is a theory about why the Harappan people disappeared around 1300 BCE?

• They were conquered by a powerful neighboring empire.

• They voluntarily left to explore new lands.

• A natural disaster, such as a change in climate or an earthquake, forced them to leave.

• They evolved into a different species.