Indus Valley and Mesopotamia Quiz

What were the seals of the Indus Valley primarily used for?

• Farming

• Writing letters

• Trade and goods labeling

• Religious ceremonies

What does the “Priest King” statue represent?

• A king ruling Mesopotamia

• An important figure in the Indus Valley

• A soldier of the Indus Valley

• A merchant of the Indus Valley

What might have caused the decline of the Indus Valley Civilization?

• Foreign invasion

• Failing of moonsoon and the drying up of rivers

• Lack of trade

• Earthquakes

What do the toy carts found in the Indus Valley suggest?

• Lack of creativity

• Advanced technology and use of the wheel

• Poor craftsmanship

• Use of chariots in war

What type of planning were Indus Valley cities known for?

• Fortification walls

• Advanced city planning with roads and drainage systems

• Small villages spread out randomly

• Underground tunnels

What were wells in Mohenjo-daro used for?

• Religious rituals

• A water supply for homes

• Waste disposal

• Trading purposes

Where is the Indus Vally Civilization located in modern times?

• Irqa

• Pakistan and India

• Egypt

• China

Where were pictograms found in the Indus Valley?

• On city walls

• On seals and pottery

• On papyrus scrolls

• On temples

What material did the Indus Valley people use to make tools and artifacts?

• Plastic

• Stone and clay

• Marble

• Gold

What were clay tablets used for in the Indus Valley?

• Entertainment

• Trade and record-keeping

• Storage of food

• Weapon manufacturing