Geography: The Indus River Valley Civilization

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What do Hindus consider the cow to be?

  • A giver of life
  • A sacred animal (correct)
  • A deity in Hinduism
  • A symbol of strength

Why is the River Ganges considered sacred to Hindus?

  • It is associated with the River Nile
  • It is mentioned in ancient scriptures
  • It is named after a Hindu deity
  • It is a holy waterway (correct)

What was the significance of the pipal or fig tree for the Indus people?

  • It was worshipped as a deity
  • It was a popular food source
  • It was used for medicinal purposes
  • It is a sacred tree for Hindus and Buddhists (correct)

How did the Indus Valley cities differ from other contemporary cities in terms of planning?

<p>They featured wide main streets and narrow side streets (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was found in some Indus cities that suggested the presence of rulers or priests?

<p>Citadels on high mounds with bigger buildings (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary occupation of most Indus people?

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

What was the approximate start date of the Indus River Valley Civilization?

<p>2500 BCE (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the length of the Indus River?

<p>1,860 miles (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was a major city of the Indus River Valley Civilization?

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

What natural protection did the Indus River Valley Civilization have from invasions?

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What was the primary purpose of the Indus River for the people of the Indus River Valley Civilization?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the religious belief system of the Indus River Valley Civilization?

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