In what year did British railroad engineers uncover the ancient civilization in the Indus River Valley?

Mohenjo Daro Comprehension

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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1923
1856
1902
1789
2.
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What was used as ballast around the railroad tracks?
Wood chips
Sand
Crushed rock
Plastic
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What provided the civilization with rich topsoil for farming?
Composted waste
The river's silt
Imported soil
Chemical fertilizers
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What may be even older than Sumerian writing according to the text?
Chinese characters
Egyptian hieroglyphs
Greek alphabet
Indus River Valley writing system
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was the main source of water for growing wheat and barley in Harappa and Mohenjo Daro?
Rainwater
Lakes
Underground wells
Irrigation system of canals
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What evidence suggests that the Indus River Valley civilization had a highly advanced knowledge of mathematics?
The use of abacus
The uniform size of bricks
Discovery of calculus
Astronomical charts
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What kind of evidence have archaeologists found that indicates the people of the Indus River Valley were interested in cleanliness?
Bathrooms and toilets
Public baths
Combs, soaps, and medicine
Laundry facilities
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