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Indus Valley Civilization and Its Impact on World History: A Legacy that Endures

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The Indus Valley Civilization flourished in which region?

  1. Mesopotamia

  2. Egypt

  3. South Asia

  4. China


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Indus Valley Civilization was a Bronze Age civilization that flourished in the northwestern region of the Indian subcontinent, mainly in the basins of the Indus River and its tributaries.

Which of the following cities is considered to be one of the largest urban centers of the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Mohenjo-daro

  2. Harappa

  3. Taxila

  4. Mehrgarh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mohenjo-daro, located in present-day Pakistan, was one of the largest urban centers of the Indus Valley Civilization and is known for its advanced architecture, sanitation, and town planning.

The Indus Valley Civilization is often referred to as the 'Harappan Civilization'. What is the significance of the name 'Harappa'?

  1. It was the first site of the civilization to be discovered.

  2. It was the largest city of the civilization.

  3. It was the capital of the civilization.

  4. It was the site of the earliest known written script of the civilization.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The name 'Harappan Civilization' is derived from the site of Harappa, which was the first site of the Indus Valley Civilization to be discovered in the early 20th century.

The Indus Valley Civilization is known for its sophisticated urban planning and architecture. Which of the following features was a characteristic of Indus Valley cities?

  1. Grid-patterned streets

  2. Fortified walls

  3. Underground drainage systems

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Indus Valley cities were characterized by grid-patterned streets, fortified walls for defense, and sophisticated underground drainage systems, which demonstrate the advanced urban planning and engineering skills of the civilization.

The Indus Valley Civilization had a unique system of writing, known as the Indus script. What is the current status of the Indus script?

  1. It has been fully deciphered.

  2. It is partially deciphered.

  3. It remains largely undeciphered.

  4. It is not a written script but a system of symbols.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Despite extensive research and efforts by scholars, the Indus script remains largely undeciphered, making it one of the major unsolved mysteries of ancient history.

The Indus Valley Civilization had a thriving trade network. Which of the following was a major trade commodity of the civilization?

  1. Cotton textiles

  2. Precious metals

  3. Ivory

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indus Valley Civilization engaged in extensive trade with other regions, exporting cotton textiles, precious metals, and ivory, among other commodities.

The Indus Valley Civilization had a rich cultural and religious life. Which of the following is an example of a religious artifact from the civilization?

  1. The Pashupati Seal

  2. The Dancing Girl statuette

  3. The Great Bath at Mohenjo-daro

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Pashupati Seal, discovered at Mohenjo-daro, is a steatite seal depicting a seated figure surrounded by animals, which is believed to be a representation of a deity or a priest-king.

The Indus Valley Civilization declined around 1900 BCE. What are some of the proposed factors that may have contributed to its decline?

  1. Climate change

  2. Natural disasters

  3. Foreign invasions

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The decline of the Indus Valley Civilization is likely due to a combination of factors, including climate change, natural disasters such as floods and earthquakes, and possibly foreign invasions.

The Indus Valley Civilization's legacy continues to influence modern-day society. In which of the following ways has the civilization impacted world history?

  1. Advanced urban planning and architecture

  2. Sophisticated water management systems

  3. Development of writing and mathematics

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indus Valley Civilization's contributions to urban planning, water management, writing, and mathematics have had a lasting impact on world history, shaping the development of subsequent civilizations.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic feature of the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Use of baked bricks in construction

  2. Absence of monumental structures

  3. Advanced drainage systems

  4. Development of a written script


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Indus Valley Civilization is known for its advanced urban planning, sophisticated drainage systems, and the development of a written script. However, it is not characterized by the presence of monumental structures like pyramids or temples, which are commonly found in other ancient civilizations.

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

  1. Cubit

  2. Inch

  3. Foot

  4. Meter


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indus Valley Civilization used a unit of length known as the cubit, which was based on the length of the forearm from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger.

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

  1. Indus River

  2. Ganges River

  3. Ravi River

  4. Sutlej River


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Indus Valley Civilization flourished along the Indus River and its tributaries, including the Ravi and Sutlej Rivers. The Ganges River is not associated with the Indus Valley Civilization.

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

  1. Stone

  2. Wood

  3. Mud bricks

  4. Baked bricks


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indus Valley Civilization is known for its extensive use of baked bricks in the construction of buildings and structures. Baked bricks were made from clay and fired in kilns, resulting in a durable and long-lasting material.

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

  1. Mohenjo-daro

  2. Harappa

  3. Mehrgarh

  4. Taxila


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mohenjo-daro, Harappa, and Mehrgarh are major archaeological sites associated with the Indus Valley Civilization. Taxila, on the other hand, is an important archaeological site from a later period in Indian history and is not directly related to the Indus Valley Civilization.

The Indus Valley Civilization had a complex social structure. Which of the following is NOT a social class identified among the Indus Valley people?

  1. Priests

  2. Merchants

  3. Artisans

  4. Farmers


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

While the Indus Valley Civilization likely had a complex social structure, there is no clear evidence of a priestly class. Merchants, artisans, and farmers are commonly identified social groups within the civilization.

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