The Indus Quiz 2 (25 MCQs)

Quiz Instructions:

Select an option to see the correct answer instantly.

1. Buildings and streets in Harappa and Mohenjo-daro were arranged in a

2. Which Country was the Indus River Valley from?

3. Who created the first indoor plumbing system

4. What were two things that these ancient people developed in the Indus River Valley?

5. The Indus River Valley Civilization was located in which two present day countries?

6. Why is India called a subcontinent?

7. What prevented ancient India from being in contact with other civilizations?

8. What river did people in ancient India settle along?

9. Why were the surrounding landforms favorable to the development of the Indus Valley civilization?

10. Ancient India and Egypt were similar because they both

11. What formed when India smashed into Asia?

12. This mountain range separates India from the rest of Asia.

13. Which of the following statements does NOT explain why the Himalayas are important to India?

14. The earliest civilizations in India developed along which river?

15. The Vedas are _____

16. The Indus River Valley Civilizations' cities were structured:

17. Both Harappa and Mohenjo Daro were located near the:

18. What was a "seal" ?

19. Archaeologists know that Mohenjo-Daro was carefully planned because

20. When did farming develop in South Asia?

21. About how many years ago did India smash into Asia?

22. What is a subcontinent?

23. What is a strong, seasonal wind that brings heavy rain to southern Asia?

24. What were the two major cities of the Indus River Valley Civilization?

25. Why do we know less about the Indus Valley than other civilizations?