Indus Valley Civilisation

What is another name for the Indus Valley Civilisation?

• Harappan culture

• Sumerian civilisation

• Mohenjo-daro culture

• Karachi civilisation

When did the nomads from Sumeria enter Northwest India?

• 500 years ago

• 1000 years ago

• 2000 years ago

• 5000 years ago

What were the twin cities of the Indus Valley Civilisation?

• Mohenjo-daro and Harappa

• Karachi and Sumeria

• Mohenjo-daro and Sumeria

• Harappa and Karachi

What were the bricks made of in the Indus Valley Civilisation?

• Baked mud

• Wood

• Sun-dried mud

• Stone

What was the purpose of the great bath in Mohenjo-daro?

• For ritualistic bathing

• For swimming competitions

• For water storage

• For religious ceremonies

What was the main occupation in Mohenjo-daro?

• Fishing

• Trading

• Agriculture

• Mining

What was the purpose of the natural tar in the great bath?

• To prevent leakage

• To provide fragrance

• To keep the water warm

• To make it slippery

How were houses protected from noise, odor, and thieves in Mohenjo-daro?

• By having outer walls

• By having defensive towers

• By opening out onto inner courtyards and smaller lanes

• By having strong locks

What was the purpose of the defensive towers in Mohenjo-daro?

• To protect against invaders

• To provide a vantage point for viewing the city

• To store weapons

• To house the city's administration

What is speculated about the role of Mohenjo-daro in the Indus Valley Civilisation?

• It was an administrative center

• It was a religious center

• It was a trading hub

• It was a cultural center