The Beginning of Indian Civilization

Multiple Choice

This image shows evidence of what characteristic of a civilization?

(you could argue a few characteristics, which is the best choice)

• presence of cities

• located near rivers

• writing

• shared values

Multiple Choice

Which revolution lead to the development of civilization in Mesopotamia?

• Paleolithic

• Neolithic

• Industrial

• Commercial

Multiple Choice

What period does the Indus-Sarasvati civilization cover according to the timeline?

• 2600 to 1900 BCE

• 4000 to 3000 BCE

• 3000 to 2000 BCE

• 2000 to 1000 BCE

Multiple Choice

What rivers contributed to the agricultural development of the Punjab and Sindh regions?

• Indus River

• Ganges River

• Sarasvati River

• Brahmaputra River

Multiple Choice

Why do scholars believe that the Indus Valley had a highly developed civilization?

• buildings with mud bricks

• Its cities show a high level of well planned cities

• extensive sewer systems and indoor plumbing

• All options are correct

Multiple Choice

What are the natural boundaries formed by the mountain ranges in the Indus-Sarasvati civilization map?

• Himalayas

• Sulaiman Range

• Hindu Kush

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

What were the first two cities of the Indus Valley Civilisation discovered in 1924?

• Harappa and Mohenjo-daro

• Dholavira and Rakhigarhi

• Ganweriwala and Harappa

• Mohenjo-daro and Dholavira

Multiple Choice

Which of the following sites is NOT mentioned as part of the Indus Valley Civilisation?

• Harappa

• Mohenjo-daro

• Lothal

• Delhi

Multiple Choice

What were the two distinct sections of most Harappan cities?

• Upper town and lower town

• East town and West town

• North town and South town

• Central town and outer town

Multiple Choice

What does the image depict about the layout of Kalibangan in Rajasthan?

• A narrow street

• A wide street

• A river

• A forest

Multiple Choice

What are the distinct features of the housing area in Dholavira as described in the image?

• Three distinct zones

• Two distinct zones

• Circular streets

• Wooden foundations

Multiple Choice

What was the purpose of the Great Bath in Mohenjo-daro?

• Religious rituals

• Public bathing

• Storage of water

• Waste disposal

Multiple Choice

What are the three purposes of the Great Bath as mentioned in the image?

• A public bath

• A bath for the royal family

• A tank for religious rituals

• A private spa

Multiple Choice

What is the name of the tank discovered at Mohen-jo-daro?

• Taj Mahal

• Spice Hole

• Disneyland

• Great Bath

Multiple Choice

What was the significance of water management in Harappan cities like Lothal?

• It was not important

• It ensured cleanliness

• It was only for bathing

• It was a luxury

Multiple Choice

Luna and Kai are curious about how ancient farmers managed to bring water to their crops. They built dams, channels, canals, and ditches to help their fields thrive. What is this important farming technique called?

• irrigation

• nomads

• ziggurat

• scribes

Multiple Choice

Building dams, channels, canals, and ditches to bring water to crops 

• irrigation

• nomads

• ziggurat

• scribes

Multiple Choice

Discovery of streets arranged in a grid-like pattern and a system of pipes for moving water in Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro suggest that these ancient river valley citities in South Asia had...

• subsistence based economies

• polytheistic beliefs

• organized governments

• rigid social classes

Multiple Choice

What were the main features of the reservoirs built at Dholavira?

• They were built with bricks

• They were connected through underground drains

• They were only for irrigation

• They were used for storage of food

Multiple Choice

What were the main crops cultivated by the Harappans?

• Rice

• Barley

• Corn

• Oats

Multiple Choice

What goods did the Harappans export?

• Ornaments

• Copper

• Shell bangles

• Timber

Multiple Choice

What cloth did the Harappan traders supply to Egypt?

• Silk Cloth

• Muslin Cloth

• Lycra Cloth

• Polycotton Cloth

Multiple Choice

What things on the Silk Road came from India?

• Spices, Jade, and Oil
• Iron, Silk, and Gunpowder
• Wool, Walnuts, and Glass
• Cotton, Perfume, and Gold

Multiple Choice

What were the primary trade routes used by the Harappans?

• Land routes

• Air routes

• Rail routes

• Space routes

Multiple Choice

What were the seals used for by the Harappans?

• To identify goods and traders

• To create art

• To write letters

• To make jewelry

Multiple Choice

What are two reasons we know very little about the Indus Valley Civilization?

• The Indus River in northern India and the Ganges in modern day Pakistan
• Large fortified citadels, organized well planned cities
• Citadels are fortified and have 40 foot walls
• We cannot decipher their script or written language.  Much of their civilization is buried under a water table.  

Multiple Choice

Consider the following statement:

1. After independence, most of the Harappan civilisation centres went over to Pakistan.

2. The Harappan script has been deciphered.

3. Rulers had an important role in Harappan civilisation.

4. Dead were buried in Harappa.

Which of the above is correct statement?

• 1, 2, 3

• 2, 3, 4

• 1, 3, 4

• 1, 2, 4

Multiple Choice

The seals were used by traders to

• Purchase goods

• Keep as income

• Stamp their papers

• Stamp their goods

Multiple Choice

The seals of the Harappa were mainly ________ shaped.

• hexagon

• square

• circle

• rectangle

Multiple Choice

What types of objects were used by the Harappans as shown in the image?

• Bronze mirror

• Terracotta pot

• Stone weights

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

What were the main reasons for the decline of the Sindhu-Sarasvati civilization around 1900 BCE?

• Environmental changes

• Invasion by foreign powers

• Economic collapse

• Cultural stagnation

Multiple Choice

What were the two main factors attributed to the decline of the Harappan civilization?

• Warfare and invasions

• Climate change and drying up of rivers

• Natural disasters and foreign invasions

• Economic decline and social unrest

Poll

How confident do you feel about this topic now?

• Very confident
• Somewhat confident
• Not confident