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Indus Valley Civilization: A Center of Cultural Exchange

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What was the primary mode of transportation in the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Bullock carts

  2. Horses

  3. Camels

  4. Boats


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indus Valley Civilization was a riverine civilization, and boats were the primary mode of transportation for both trade and travel.

Which of the following cities was NOT a major center of the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Mohenjo-daro

  2. Harappa

  3. Lothal

  4. Taxila


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Taxila was a major city in the Gandhara region, which was located outside the core area of the Indus Valley Civilization.

What was the primary material used for building structures in the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Stone

  2. Brick

  3. Mud

  4. Wood


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Mud was the primary material used for building structures in the Indus Valley Civilization, as it was readily available and easy to work with.

Which of the following was a major agricultural product of the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Wheat

  2. Rice

  3. Cotton

  4. Barley


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Wheat was a major agricultural product of the Indus Valley Civilization, along with barley, cotton, and rice.

What was the primary form of writing used in the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Cuneiform

  2. Hieroglyphics

  3. Pictographs

  4. Ideograms


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Indus Valley Civilization used a system of writing known as pictographs, which were simple drawings that represented objects or ideas.

Which of the following was a major deity worshipped in the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Brahma

  4. Indra


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Indra was a major deity worshipped in the Indus Valley Civilization, along with other deities such as Shiva, Vishnu, and Brahma.

What was the primary form of art in the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Sculpture

  2. Painting

  3. Pottery

  4. Jewelry


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sculpture was the primary form of art in the Indus Valley Civilization, with a wide variety of sculptures depicting humans, animals, and deities.

Which of the following was a major trade route connecting the Indus Valley Civilization with other regions?

  1. Silk Road

  2. Grand Trunk Road

  3. Royal Road

  4. Khyber Pass


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Khyber Pass was a major trade route connecting the Indus Valley Civilization with Central Asia and the Middle East.

What was the primary form of currency used in the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Coins

  2. Cowry shells

  3. Gold

  4. Silver


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Cowry shells were the primary form of currency used in the Indus Valley Civilization, along with gold and silver.

Which of the following was a major technological achievement of the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Wheel

  2. Plough

  3. Irrigation system

  4. Sewage system


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indus Valley Civilization developed a sophisticated sewage system, which was one of its major technological achievements.

What was the primary language spoken in the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Dravidian

  3. Munda

  4. Indo-Aryan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The primary language spoken in the Indus Valley Civilization was Dravidian, which is still spoken in southern India today.

Which of the following was a major cultural influence on the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Mesopotamia

  2. Egypt

  3. Persia

  4. China


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mesopotamia was a major cultural influence on the Indus Valley Civilization, with evidence of trade and cultural exchange between the two regions.

What was the primary religion practiced in the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Hinduism

  2. Buddhism

  3. Jainism

  4. Sikhism


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Indus Valley Civilization predates the development of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism.

Which of the following was a major city in the Indus Valley Civilization located in present-day Pakistan?

  1. Mohenjo-daro

  2. Harappa

  3. Lothal

  4. Dholavira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mohenjo-daro was a major city in the Indus Valley Civilization located in present-day Pakistan.

What was the primary material used for making tools and weapons in the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Stone

  2. Copper

  3. Bronze

  4. Iron


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Copper was the primary material used for making tools and weapons in the Indus Valley Civilization.

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