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WorksheetsAncient Indus Valley-Chapter 3
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
What natural barrier is located to the west of the Indian subcontinent?
Bay of Bengal
Arabian Sea
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Which desert is found in the northwest of the Indian subcontinent?
Sahara Desert
Gobi Desert
Thar Desert
Kalahari Desert
What is a monsoon?
A type of plant found in India
A wind pattern that influences the climate
A traditional Indian festival
A type of Indian cuisine
How do monsoon winds from the Himalayas affect India during the winter?
They bring heavy rainfall
They bring dry weather
They cause hurricanes
They lead to flooding
From where did the Indo-Aryan Civilization migrate?
South America
Central Asia
Australia
North America
Which region has the majority of Buddhists today?
South America
Southeast Asia
Europe
Africa
What was the purpose of the Great Bath in Mohenjo-Daro?
It was a public pool
It was a storage for grain
It was a place for religious ceremonies
It was a royal palace
Why are the Harappans' accomplishments considered important?
They developed larger cities and technology
They were the first to use iron tools
They built the largest empire in history
They invented the first calendar
Which ancient Indian period came after the Vedic Period?
Indus Valley Civilization
Mauryan Empire
Gupta Empire
None of the above
What was one result of the growth of cities and wealth during the Vedic Period?
The rise of democracy
The end of the Indus Valley Civilization
Persian invasions
The division into smaller kingdoms
Which crops were grown by the Indus Valley Civilization?
Rice, maize, and millet
Cotton, wheat, and barley
Sugarcane, tea, and coffee
Corn, beans, and squash
Which group in the varnas is responsible for being priests and intellectuals?
Kshatriyas
Vaisyas
Sudras
Brahmins
Which varna group was responsible for warriors and rulers?
Sudras
Brahmins
Kshatriyas
Vaisyas
What is Mohenjo-Daro?
ancient Persian spiritual leader
ancient Aryan game
ancient Indian warrior
an Indus River Valley ancient city
Island
The Indian subcontinent is part of the continent of
Africa
Asia
Europe
South America
