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- 1. Multiple Choice
What river was the Ancient Indus Valley Civilization built around?
Nile River
Yellow River
Tigris River
Indus River
- 2. Multiple Choice
What language did the Ancient Indus people use?
Sanskrit
Calligraphy
Undecipherable
Cuneiform
- 3. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is TRUE of the Ancient Indus people?
They had little contact with the world outside of the Indus Valley.
They traded with groups as far away as Mesopotamia.
They valued war/warriors above all others.
They had very simple towns, few advancements.
- 4. Multiple Choice
What type of religion did the Indus have?
Polytheistic
Monotheistic
Pantheistic
Atheistic
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which was a major city in the Indus Valley?
Babylon
Harappa
Thebes
Ninevah
- 6. Multiple Choice
What major architectural work was built in Mohenjo-daro?
The Great Bath
The Great Wall
The Great Hall
The Great Tower
- 7. Multiple Choice
What do archaeologists believe the Great Bath was used for?
A community pool for the kids.
Ritual drownings to appease the gods.
Ritual bathing/cleansing ceremonies.
Practice area for the Indus Synchronized Swimming Team.
- 8. Multiple Choice
What happened to the Indus Civilization?
A massive earthquake destroyed their cities.
A horrible plague swept through, killing everyone.
They went to war against the Greeks and were destroyed.
No one knows for sure, but possible climate change or invasion.
- 9. Multiple Choice
What group took over the places left behind by the Indus?
The Assyrians
The Aryans
The Egyptians
The Chinese
- 10. Multiple Choice
What were the cities of the Indus River Valley like?
They were unplanned messes.
They were laid out in a grid pattern.
They had drainage and sewer systems.
They had uneven brick homes.
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