Indus River Flashcards
What is the primary river that supported the Indus Valley Civilization?
The Indus River
True or False: The Indus Valley Civilization is one of the world’s oldest urban cultures.
True
Fill in the blank: The major cities of the Indus Valley Civilization include Harappa and ________.
Mohenjo-Daro
What was the primary writing system used by the Indus Valley Civilization?
Indus script
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a key feature of Indus Valley cities? A) Skyscrapers B) Grid layouts C) Pyramids
B) Grid layouts
What type of economy did the Indus Valley Civilization primarily have?
Agrarian economy
True or False: The Indus Valley Civilization was known for its advanced drainage system.
True
What year range is generally associated with the peak of the Indus Valley Civilization?
2600 to 1900 BCE
Fill in the blank: The Indus Valley Civilization is also known as the ________ Civilization.
Harappan
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a major city of the Indus Valley Civilization? A) Harappa B) Mohenjo-Daro C) Babylon
C) Babylon
What type of social structure is believed to have existed in the Indus Valley Civilization?
Complex and stratified social structure
True or False: The Indus Valley Civilization had a system of standardized weights and measures.
True
What was the primary form of agriculture practiced in the Indus Valley?
Irrigated farming
Fill in the blank: The Indus Valley Civilization traded extensively with ________.
Mesopotamia
What was a significant reason for the decline of the Indus Valley Civilization?
Environmental changes and possible invasions
Multiple Choice: Which animal was commonly associated with the Indus Valley Civilization? A) Horses B) Elephants C) Camels
B) Elephants
True or False: The Indus Valley Civilization had no known temples or religious structures.
True
What was one of the main materials used for construction in the Indus Valley cities?
Baked brick
Fill in the blank: The Indus Valley Civilization is located in present-day ________ and ________.
Pakistan and northwest India
What was the primary crop cultivated by the Indus Valley Civilization?
Wheat
Multiple Choice: The Indus Valley Civilization is part of which historical period? A) Neolithic B) Bronze Age C) Iron Age
B) Bronze Age
True or False: The Indus Valley Civilization is known for its pottery and bead-making.
True
What was the significance of the Great Bath found at Mohenjo-Daro?
It is believed to have been used for ritual bathing.
Fill in the blank: The Indus Valley Civilization had a ________ economy, relying on trade and agriculture.
Mixed
What archaeological evidence suggests the presence of a centralized authority in the Indus Valley Civilization?
Uniformity in urban planning and construction
