The Ancient Indian Civilization

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What was the name of the first major civilization in India?

  1. Indus Valley Civilization

  2. Ganges Valley Civilization

  3. Saraswati Valley Civilization

  4. Yamuna Valley Civilization


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indus Valley Civilization was the first major civilization in India, dating back to around 2500 BCE.

Which of the following rivers was the most important to the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Indus River

  2. Ganges River

  3. Yamuna River

  4. Saraswati River


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indus River was the most important river to the Indus Valley Civilization, providing water for irrigation and transportation.

What was the name of the capital city of the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Mohenjo-daro

  2. Harappa

  3. Ganeriwala

  4. Mehrgarh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mohenjo-daro was the capital city of the Indus Valley Civilization, located in present-day Pakistan.

What was the main occupation of the people of the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Farming

  2. Trading

  3. Craftsmanship

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The people of the Indus Valley Civilization were farmers, traders, and craftsmen.

What was the most important crop grown by the people of the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Wheat

  2. Rice

  3. Barley

  4. Cotton


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Wheat was the most important crop grown by the people of the Indus Valley Civilization.

What was the most important trade item of the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Cotton

  2. Ivory

  3. Gold

  4. Silver


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cotton was the most important trade item of the Indus Valley Civilization.

What was the most important craft of the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Pottery

  2. Weaving

  3. Metalworking

  4. Jewelry making


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pottery was the most important craft of the Indus Valley Civilization.

What was the most important religious belief of the people of the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Polytheism

  2. Monotheism

  3. Animism

  4. Atheism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The people of the Indus Valley Civilization were polytheists, believing in many gods and goddesses.

What was the most important social institution of the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Family

  2. Caste

  3. Village

  4. City


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The family was the most important social institution of the Indus Valley Civilization.

What was the most important political institution of the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. King

  2. Council

  3. Assembly

  4. Empire


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The king was the most important political institution of the Indus Valley Civilization.

What was the most important cultural achievement of the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Writing

  2. Art

  3. Architecture

  4. Music


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indus Valley Civilization had a written language, which is still undeciphered.

What was the most important artistic achievement of the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Sculpture

  2. Painting

  3. Architecture

  4. Jewelry


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indus Valley Civilization produced some of the finest sculptures in the ancient world.

What was the most important architectural achievement of the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Temples

  2. Palaces

  3. Forts

  4. Cities


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indus Valley Civilization built some of the first cities in the world.

What was the most important musical achievement of the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Drums

  2. Flutes

  3. Harps

  4. Cymbals


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indus Valley Civilization produced some of the first drums in the world.

What was the most important scientific achievement of the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Mathematics

  2. Astronomy

  3. Medicine

  4. Engineering


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indus Valley Civilization developed a sophisticated system of mathematics.

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