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Historical Monuments of the Indus Valley Civilization

Description: Indus Valley Civilization was one of the earliest civilizations in the world, dating back to 2500 BCE. It flourished in the Indus River Valley, which is now part of Pakistan and India. The civilization is known for its advanced urban planning, architecture, and art. This quiz will test your knowledge about the historical monuments of the Indus Valley Civilization.
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Which of the following is not a major city of the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Mohenjo-daro

  2. Harappa

  3. Ganeriwala

  4. Mehrgarh


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mehrgarh is a Neolithic site in Pakistan, which is older than the Indus Valley Civilization.

The Great Bath is a famous structure found at which Indus Valley Civilization site?

  1. Mohenjo-daro

  2. Harappa

  3. Ganeriwala

  4. Mehrgarh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Great Bath is a large public bath complex found at Mohenjo-daro.

The Indus Valley Civilization is known for its advanced urban planning. What is the name of the grid-like street system found in Indus Valley cities?

  1. Harappan Grid

  2. Indus Grid

  3. Mohenjo-daro Grid

  4. Ganeriwala Grid


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Indus Grid is the name of the grid-like street system found in Indus Valley cities.

Which of the following is not a type of structure commonly found in Indus Valley cities?

  1. Citadel

  2. Granary

  3. Temple

  4. Palace


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Palaces are not a type of structure commonly found in Indus Valley cities.

The Indus Valley Civilization is known for its distinctive pottery. What is the name of the type of pottery that is characterized by black-on-red designs?

  1. Black-and-red ware

  2. Red-and-black ware

  3. Black-on-gray ware

  4. Gray-on-black ware


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Black-and-red ware is the name of the type of pottery that is characterized by black-on-red designs.

The Indus Valley Civilization had a sophisticated system of weights and measures. What was the unit of length used by the Indus Valley people?

  1. Cubit

  2. Inch

  3. Foot

  4. Yard


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The cubit was the unit of length used by the Indus Valley people.

Which of the following is not a type of seal found at Indus Valley sites?

  1. Steatite seal

  2. Copper seal

  3. Gold seal

  4. Ivory seal


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Gold seals are not a type of seal found at Indus Valley sites.

The Indus Valley Civilization is known for its distinctive script. What is the name of the script used by the Indus Valley people?

  1. Indus script

  2. Harappan script

  3. Mohenjo-daro script

  4. Ganeriwala script


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indus script is the name of the script used by the Indus Valley people.

Which of the following is not a major river associated with the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Indus River

  2. Ganges River

  3. Yamuna River

  4. Ravi River


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Ganges River is not a major river associated with the Indus Valley Civilization.

The Indus Valley Civilization declined around 1900 BCE. What is the most likely cause of the decline?

  1. Climate change

  2. Invasion

  3. Disease

  4. Natural disaster


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Climate change is the most likely cause of the decline of the Indus Valley Civilization.

Which of the following is not a major archaeological site of the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Mohenjo-daro

  2. Harappa

  3. Ganeriwala

  4. Taxila


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Taxila is not a major archaeological site of the Indus Valley Civilization.

The Indus Valley Civilization is known for its advanced water management system. What is the name of the canal system that was built by the Indus Valley people?

  1. Indus Canal System

  2. Harappan Canal System

  3. Mohenjo-daro Canal System

  4. Ganeriwala Canal System


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indus Canal System is the name of the canal system that was built by the Indus Valley people.

Which of the following is not a type of artifact found at Indus Valley sites?

  1. Pottery

  2. Seals

  3. Jewelry

  4. Weapons


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Weapons are not a type of artifact commonly found at Indus Valley sites.

The Indus Valley Civilization is known for its distinctive art. What is the name of the type of sculpture that is characterized by female figurines?

  1. Mother Goddess figurines

  2. Dancing Girl figurines

  3. Bull figurines

  4. Horse figurines


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mother Goddess figurines are the name of the type of sculpture that is characterized by female figurines.

Which of the following is not a major deity of the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Indra

  2. Shiva

  3. Vishnu

  4. Mother Goddess


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Indra is not a major deity of the Indus Valley Civilization.

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