Ancient India Civilization Quizs

Many of the achievements of the ancient Indus Valley civilization was due to their advanced knowledge of...

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• Astronomy

• Mathematics

• Architecture

Subcontinent

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• A type of climate zone

• A geographical region with distinct cultural features

• A political entity

What did early farming villages in India depend on?

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• Trade with neighboring regions

• Seasonal monsoons

• Advanced agricultural technology

What was easy about their weights and measurement system?

• It used multiples of ten.

• It was based on fractions.

• It required no calculations.

• It was universally adopted.

Citadel

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• A type of ancient weapon

• A style of architecture

• A famous painting

monsoon

• a seasonal wind that brings rain and water from the ocean

• a type of storm that occurs in winter

• a dry wind that causes drought

• a weather pattern that is constant throughout the year

What was evidence that the people of the Indus Valley had planned, organized cities?

• The cities were set up in a grid pattern.

• The cities were built on hills.

• The cities had large palaces.

• The cities were surrounded by deserts.

Where did the first civilization of India arise?

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• Himalayan Region

• Deccan Plateau

• Gangetic Plains

What did the cities in the Indus Valley have before anyone in the world?

• sewer system

• advanced irrigation techniques

• multi-story buildings

• public baths

What caused the Indus Valley civilization to disappear?

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• Invasion by foreign tribes

• Decline in trade routes

• Internal social conflicts