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Usborne Book of World History - Cities of Ancient IndiaOnline version Usborne Book of World History - Cities of Ancient India by Vijo Gor 1 Why were people first drawn to live in the Indus Valley? a Because it had rich farmland, fresh water, and an easy trade route along the river b Because it was far away from all other settlements c Because it had large forests full of animals to hunt d Because it was close to the mountains and full of gold 2 What two main cities were the largest and most important in the Indus Valley civilization? a Giza and Thebes b Athens and Sparta c Babylon and Uruk d Harappa and Mohenjo-daro 3 How were goods usually carried for trade in the Indus Valley? a By sea through the Indian Ocean to Africa b Across land by camel and donkey caravans c By long-distance trade with China d Along rivers by boats, since water travel was easier than overland routes 4 What was one major difference between the Indus Valley and other early civilizations like Egypt or Mesopotamia? a They never used metals like bronze b They left no artifacts behind after their civilization ended c They built only small villages and no cities d We still cannot read their writing, so much of their life remains a mystery 5 What does the layout of cities like Mohenjo-daro show about Indus Valley society? a They were ruled by one large temple at the center b They were built randomly with little order or structure c They were carefully planned with streets, drains, and brick houses d They were made mostly from wood and easily destroyed by floods 6 How did the people of Mohenjo-daro manage hygiene and cleanliness in their homes? a Waste was thrown into nearby streets b Public baths were reserved for kings only c Houses had brick lavatories (toilets) with chutes leading to main drains d People washed only in the river once a month 7 What was the purpose of the Great Granary in Mohenjo-daro? a To act as a temple for religious sacrifices b To store grain collected after harvest for food or trade c To protect soldiers and weapons during war d To serve as a palace for the king and queen 8 What do the clay models and toy animals found in excavations tell us about Indus Valley life? a They were used as coins in trade between cities b They were left as sacrifices to river gods c They show the people enjoyed crafts, play, and modeled real-life scenes d They prove that animals were used only for war 9 What do trade objects and seals found in Mesopotamia suggest about the Indus Valley? a The Indus people traded widely and had contact with other civilizations b They did not know how to make or use seals c Their goods were too simple to export d They only traded within their own cities 10 Why do archaeologists believe the Indus Valley civilization came to an end? a Trade ended after earthquakes destroyed nearby ports b Evidence shows invading Indo-Aryan peoples may have caused its decline c People left because the land was too crowded d The river dried up and became a desert within one year

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Usborne Book of World History - Cities of Ancient IndiaOnline version

by Vijo Gor

Why were people first drawn to live in the Indus Valley?

What two main cities were the largest and most important in the Indus Valley civilization?

How were goods usually carried for trade in the Indus Valley?

What was one major difference between the Indus Valley and other early civilizations like Egypt or Mesopotamia?

What does the layout of cities like Mohenjo-daro show about Indus Valley society?

How did the people of Mohenjo-daro manage hygiene and cleanliness in their homes?

What was the purpose of the Great Granary in Mohenjo-daro?

What do the clay models and toy animals found in excavations tell us about Indus Valley life?

What do trade objects and seals found in Mesopotamia suggest about the Indus Valley?

Why do archaeologists believe the Indus Valley civilization came to an end?