Indus Valley Civilization

A society is called civilization if it has the following characteristics :

• Written languages

• Domestic Ceremonies

• Grand Marriages

• Specialization of Labour

The term civilization is derived from Latin word :

• Civitas

• Civvillis

• Civitass

• Civilist

Civilization can be defined as ' the stage of human cultural development and organization which is considered most advanced.'

• True

• False

River Valley Civilizations are also known as _________________.

________________ floods spread silt across the valleys.

____________________ suggests that granaries played a vital role in the Indus Valley Civilizations.

• Archaelogist

• Excavations

• Researchers

• none of these

What are Gabarbands ?

The most important public place in Mohenjodaro was the Great Bath , comprising of the tank situated in the lower town.It was meant for religious ceremonies.

• True

• False

The Harappans had trade relations with Afghanistan and ________________.

Mesopotamian texts from about _________ indicate trade relations with Indus Valley.

• Year 1697

• Circa 2450 BCE

• Circa 2790 BCE

• 2350 BCE