Multiple choice

Why did the people of the Indus Valley settle where they did?

  1. the nearby mountains protected them from invaders

  2. the area was great for farming

  3. because they wanted to play basketball

  4. because they liked the climate

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Early human civilizations, including the Indus Valley Civilization, typically settled near river valleys because the surrounding land was fertile and highly suitable for agriculture, supporting large populations.