Indus Valley Civilization Quiz

What is one reason the cities of the Indus Valley Civilization were considered advanced for their time?

• They had tall skyscrapers.

• They used advanced drainage systems.

• They were built entirely out of gold.

• They were surrounded by walls.

According to the passage, which crops were commonly grown in the Indus Valley Civilization?

• Corn and rice

• Wheat and barley

• Potatoes and tomatoes

• Sugarcane and cotton

What evidence suggests that religion was important to the Indus Valley Civilization?

• They had libraries with ancient texts.

• They traded goods like beads and pottery.

• Archaeologists found statues and symbols of nature and animals.

• They built temples in every neighborhood.

How did the Vedic Age change Ancient Indian society?

• People stopped trading goods.

• The caste system was introduced.

• Cities were abandoned for farming communities.

• Religion became less important in daily life.

Find text evidence to support this statement: "Ancient India made important contributions to mathematics."

• "The caste system was introduced, dividing people into groups."

• "Many great advancements in mathematics and science also took place during this time, including the development of the concept of zero."

• "Most people lived in small villages and worked in agriculture."

• "Religion shaped Hindu culture during the Vedic Age."

Which detail from the story best explains why Ancient India has a lasting legacy?

• "The Indus Valley Civilization traded goods such as beads and pottery."

• "The people of Ancient India grew crops like wheat and barley."

• "Advancements in mathematics, like the concept of zero, continue to influence the world today."

• "The caste system organized people into specific roles in society."