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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Polytheistic</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Parvati and Sakti</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'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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