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The Harappan civilization’s use of a common weight system in trade suggests which of the following about their economic practices?

• Each city had its own independent trade regulations.

• Trade was informal, without much regulation.

• There was likely an interconnected trade network with standardized practices.

• Barter systems were predominantly used instead of weights.

The presence of elaborate drainage systems in Harappan cities implies what about their priorities in urban planning?

• Emphasis on military defense

• Priority on cleanliness and public health

• Limited understanding of construction

• Desire for aesthetic urban design

The discovery of Harappan artifacts such as seals in distant regions like Mesopotamia implies which of the following?

• Harappans practiced isolationism.

• Harappans engaged in active long-distance trade and cultural exchanges.

• Mesopotamians frequently traveled to the Harappan region.

• Harappan artifacts were accidentally transported overseas.

What does the layout of Mohenjodaro, with its division between the Citadel and the Lower Town, suggest about its social organization?

• A rigid social hierarchy with separate areas for different classes.

• Random settlement without structured planning.

• Primarily residential with little public infrastructure.

• Equal distribution of space without any social divisions.

Given the evidence of granaries in Harappan cities, what can we infer about their agricultural practices?

• They were entirely dependent on hunting.

• They stored surplus grain to manage food supply and trade.

• They did not practice agriculture.

• They avoided grain storage to prevent spoilage.

The presence of wells in Harappan houses indicates which aspect of their lifestyle?

• Dependence solely on river water

• Advanced awareness of water management and accessibility

• A lack of knowledge about sanitation

• Preference for communal water sources only

Harappan seals often feature animal motifs. What might this indicate about their culture?

• An emphasis on religious symbolism or status representation

• Limited artistic abilities in crafting human figures

• A focus on agriculture without spiritual beliefs

• Exclusive interest in the natural world

Why is it significant that Harappan script remains undeciphered?

• It means the civilization had no form of governance.

• It limits our understanding of Harappan beliefs, administration, and daily life.

• It implies they used only spoken communication.

• It suggests that writing was not important to them.

The variety of burial practices at Harappan sites suggests which of the following about their society?

• Homogeneity in their social structure

• Rigidly enforced burial rituals

• Social differentiation based on status or role

• A lack of belief in an afterlife

The use of copper, bronze, and other metals in Harappan society most likely indicates:

• A basic knowledge of metallurgy without trade

• Sophisticated technology and trade for resource acquisition

• Limited use of resources for everyday items

• Reliance solely on local resources