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Indus Valley Civilization: A Legacy for the Ages

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Which of the following cities was the capital of the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Mohenjo-daro

  2. Harappa

  3. Ganeriwala

  4. Mehrgarh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mohenjo-daro was the largest city of the Indus Valley Civilization and is believed to have been its capital.

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

  1. Agriculture

  2. Trade

  3. Craftsmanship

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The people of the Indus Valley Civilization were primarily engaged in agriculture, trade, and craftsmanship.

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

  1. Wheat

  2. Barley

  3. Cotton

  4. Rice


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Wheat was one of the most important agricultural products of the Indus Valley Civilization.

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

  1. Bullock carts

  2. Boats

  3. Horses

  4. Camels


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Boats were the primary mode of transportation in the Indus Valley Civilization, as the region was crisscrossed by rivers and canals.

Which of the following was a major trading partner of the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Mesopotamia

  2. Egypt

  3. Persia

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indus Valley Civilization traded with Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Persia, among other regions.

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

  1. Mud bricks

  2. Stone

  3. Wood

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mud bricks were the primary material used for construction in the Indus Valley Civilization.

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

  1. The invention of the wheel

  2. The development of a writing system

  3. The construction of large-scale irrigation systems

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indus Valley Civilization made significant technological achievements, including the invention of the wheel, the development of a writing system, and the construction of large-scale irrigation systems.

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

  1. Monarchy

  2. Oligarchy

  3. Democracy

  4. Theocracy


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Indus Valley Civilization was ruled by an oligarchy, a small group of powerful individuals.

Which of the following was a major religious belief of the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Polytheism

  2. Monotheism

  3. Animism

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indus Valley Civilization was polytheistic, meaning that they believed in multiple gods and goddesses.

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

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Hindi

  3. Dravidian

  4. Unknown


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The language spoken in the Indus Valley Civilization is unknown, as the script used has not yet been deciphered.

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

  1. Mohenjo-daro

  2. Harappa

  3. Ganeriwala

  4. Mehrgarh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mohenjo-daro was a major cultural center of the Indus Valley Civilization, as evidenced by the presence of numerous temples, palaces, and other public buildings.

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

  1. Sculpture

  2. Painting

  3. Pottery

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indus Valley Civilization produced a wide variety of art, including sculpture, painting, and pottery.

Which of the following was a major factor in the decline of the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Climate change

  2. Natural disasters

  3. Invasion

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The decline of the Indus Valley Civilization was likely caused by a combination of factors, including climate change, natural disasters, and invasion.

What was the legacy of the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. It laid the foundation for later Indian civilizations.

  2. It contributed to the development of mathematics and astronomy.

  3. It influenced the development of art and architecture in the region.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indus Valley Civilization left a lasting legacy, including the foundation for later Indian civilizations, contributions to the development of mathematics and astronomy, and the influence on the development of art and architecture in the region.

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