Indus River Valley Civilization Quiz

What natural feature protected the Indus River Valley to the north?

• The Andes Mountains

• The Rocky Mountains

• The Himalaya Mountains

• The Alps Mountains

Which two major cities were part of the Indus River Valley civilization?

• Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro

• Babylon and Ur

• Athens and Sparta

• Rome and Carthage

What type of pattern did the cities of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro have?

• Circular pattern

• Well planned grid pattern

• Random pattern

• Star-shaped pattern

Which crops were farmed in the Indus River Valley?

• Wheat, barley, melon, dates

• Rice, corn, potatoes, tomatoes

• Soybeans, peanuts, apples, oranges

• Grapes, olives, bananas, pineapples

What system did the people of the Indus River Valley use for farming?

• Terrace farming

• Slash and burn agriculture

• Irrigation systems and canals

• Hydroponics

What does it mean if a religion is described as "polytheistic"?

• Belief in one god

• Belief in many gods

• Belief in no gods

• Belief in nature spirits

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Which of the following animals were considered sacred and used in images by the society described in the material?

• Lion and elephant

• Bull and tiger

• Horse and deer

• Eagle and snake

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is one theory for the disappearance of the society around 1500 BC?

• Famine caused by drought

• Natural disasters such as tsunami or earthquake

• Overpopulation

• Economic collapse

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

The Aryans are believed to have migrated into India through which pass around 1750 BCE?

• Khyber Pass

• Silk Road

• Suez Canal

• Hindu Kush Pass

In Aryan society, which group was made up of priests?

• Kshatriyas

• Vaishyas

• Brahmins

• Shudras