G6-SOC-L6 Early Civilizations

What unexpected discovery led to the realization of the Indus Valley Civilization?

• Ancient pottery
• Gold coins
• Thousands of bricks
• Stone tools

Which rivers did the Indus Valley Civilization develop along?

• Ganges and Yamuna
• Indus and Ghaggar-Hakra
• Nile and Euphrates
• Yellow and Yangtze

What was a unique feature of city planning in Harappan civilization?

• Circular cities
• Underground drainage system
• Skyscrapers
• Hanging gardens

What was 'The Great Bath' in Mohenjo-daro likely used for?

• Swimming competitions
• Religious congregations
• Fish farming
• Waste disposal

Which of these was NOT a main occupation in the Harappan civilization?

• Weaving cotton
• Producing baked bricks
• Mining precious metals
• Rearing cattle

What major innovation in agriculture is credited to the Harappan people?

• Irrigation canals
• Terrace farming
• Growing cotton
• Crop rotation

Which of these was NOT a form of entertainment in the Harappan civilization?

• Chess
• Bull fighting
• Marbles
• Gladiator contests

What unique aspect of Harappan culture remains a mystery to scholars?

• Their religious practices
• Their script and language
• Their architectural techniques
• Their burial customs

What significant contribution did Harappans make in measurement and construction?

• Inventing the wheel
• Developing standardized weights and measures
• Creating the first calendar
• Inventing the abacus

Which theory about the decline of Indus Valley Civilization is now widely accepted?

• Aryan invasion
• Natural disasters
• Disease outbreak
• Multiple factors