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

    What was the primary occupation of most Indus people?

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

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

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

    What is the length of the Indus River?

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

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

    <p>The Himalaya and Hindu-Kush mountains</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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