Indus Valley Civilization

What is the Indus Valley Civilization?

• A modern civilization in the Indus River valley.

• A civilization in the Nile River valley.

• An ancient civilization in the Indus River valley

• A civilization in the Amazon River valley.

Where was the Indus Valley Civilization located?

• China and Mongolia

• Brazil and Argentina

• Egypt and Sudan

• Pakistan and northwest India

What were the major cities of the Indus Valley Civilization?

• Mohenjo-daro and Harappa

• Lothal and Dholavira

• Varanasi and Patna

• Delhi and Agra

What were the main occupations of the people in the Indus Valley Civilization?

• agriculture, trade, and craftsmanship

• fishing, hunting, and mining

• warfare, politics, and religion

• writing, mathematics, and astronomy

What is the script used by the Indus Valley Civilization called?

• Indus alphabet

• Indus language

• Indus script

• Indus writing

What were the main crops grown by the people in the Indus Valley Civilization?

• oats, rye, and maize

• sorghum, quinoa, and lentils

• corn, millet, and potatoes

• wheat, barley, and rice

What were the main crafts practiced by the people in the Indus Valley Civilization?

• weaving, agriculture, fishing, and hunting

• pottery, metalworking, bead making, shell working, and seal carving

• painting, sculpture, architecture, and writing

• pottery, metalworking, bead making, and farming

What are some of the artifacts found from the Indus Valley Civilization?

• pottery, seals, jewelry, figurines, and tools

• coins, manuscripts, weapons, textiles

• paintings, sculptures, musical instruments, manuscripts

• pottery, textiles, musical instruments, weapons