2.1 South Asia- Early Civilization

Multiple Choice

Which ancient civilization is known for its advanced urban planning and brick houses?

• Aryan

• Harappan

• Mauryan

• Gupta

Multiple Choice

Archaeologists have successfully translated the Harappan script found on stone seals.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

What technology did the Harappans develop for measurement?

• Digital scales

• Standardized weights and bricks

• A system of coins

• Water clocks

Multiple Choice

What year marks the emergence of the Harappan civilization?

• 2000 B.C.

• 2600–2500 B.C.

• 3000 B.C

• 2500 B.C.

Multiple Choice

In which year did the beginning of Aryan migration into the Indus Valley occur?

• 2000 B.C.

• 2600–2500 B.C.

• 1700 B.C.

  
  

• 2500 B.C.

Multiple Choice

Which language did the Aryans contribute to the development of modern South Asian languages?

• Pali

• Sanskrit

• Hindi

• Persian

Multiple Choice

What sacred texts did the Aryans record their religious teachings in?

• Vedas

• Ramayana

• Upanishads

• Mahabharata

Multiple Choice

The Indus Valley civilization is one of the four ancient river valley civilizations listed.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Aryan migration occurred after the establishment of the Indus Valley civilization.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Egypt, Mesopotamia, and China are not considered ancient river valley civilizations.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

The document mentions only three ancient river valley civilizations.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

The present-day boundary of the Aryan migration is defined in the document.

• True

• False