Geography: The Indus River Valley Civilization
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When did the Indus River Valley Civilization begin?

  • Around 1000 BCE
  • Around 2500 BCE (correct)
  • Around 500 BCE
  • Around 5000 BCE

What is the approximate length of the Indus River?

  • 1,500 miles
  • 1,860 miles (correct)
  • 1,000 miles
  • 500 miles

Why did the first farmers like living near the Indus River?

  • It kept the land green and fertile for growing crops (correct)
  • It provided them with natural protection from invasions
  • It was a reliable source of freshwater for their daily activities
  • It provided them with a good source of transportation

What was the largest city of the Indus River Valley Civilization?

<p>Mohenjo-Daro (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the religious practice of the people in the Indus River Valley?

<p>Polytheistic (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the names of the 'mother goddess' that Hindus worshipped?

<p>Parvati and Sakti (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the Indus people's view of the cow?

<p>The cow was considered a 'giver of life' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the Indus people's name for the Ganges River?

<p>Mata Ganga (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the Indus people likely believe about the 'Mother Goddess' figure found on ancient artifacts?

<p>That she gave health and fertility to people, animals, and plants (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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