Indus Valley Civilization | Early Civilizations | World History | Khan Academy

Why did many early civilizations grow near river valleys?

• Rivers provided easy access to mountains for defense.

• Rivers helped with farming and feeding many people.

• Rivers were good for finding precious gems.

• Rivers were the only places with warm weather.

Where was the Indus Valley Civilization mostly located?

• Egypt

• Mesopotamia

• Modern-day Pakistan

• Modern-day China

What are the three main periods of the Indus Valley Civilization mentioned?

• Beginning, Middle, End

• Early, Mature, Late

• Ancient, Classical, Modern

• Growth, Peak, Decline

What is one reason historians believe the Indus Valley people were part of one big civilization?

• They all spoke the same language.

• They had the same king or emperor.

• They used standardized weights, measures, and brick sizes.

• They all lived in the same large city.

What is one advanced feature of the Indus Valley Civilization?

• Simple mud huts

• Public baths and sewage systems

• No access to water

• Only basic tools

What is the name of the famous statue found in the Indus Valley Civilization that shows a bearded man?

• Warrior King

• Dancing Girl

• Priest King

• Farmer Boy

Where has jewelry from the Indus Valley Civilization been found, showing they traded with other places?

• Europe

• Mesopotamia

• North America

• Australia

What is one of the main mysteries about the Indus Valley Civilization?

• How they built their houses

• Why their civilization ended

• What kind of food they ate

• How they learned to write