Quiz on the Harappan Civilization

What is another name for the Harappan Civilization?

• Indus Valley Civilization

• Egyptian Civilization

• Chinese Civilization

• Mesopotamian Civilization

What was a unique feature of Harappan cities?

• Pyramids

• Ziggurats

• Public baths and sewage systems

• Royal tombs

What was the Harappan writing system like?

• Numeric

• Hieroglyphic

• Logosyllabic

• Alphabetic

Which river was more productive in the past according to the text?

• Amazon

• Gagar-Hakra

• Ganges

• Nile

What was the Harappan civilization's approach to warfare?

• They had a large army

• They frequently invaded neighboring lands

• They focused on trade rather than conquest

• They built many weapons

What was the Harappan civilization's main focus in city planning?

• Constructing large walls

• Monumental religious structures

• Water, drainage, and bathing

• Building palaces

What was the Harappan civilization's main form of trade?

• Land caravans

• River and sea trade

• Air trade

• Underground tunnels

What was the Harappan civilization's main agricultural product?

• Barley and wheat

• Corn

• Potatoes

• Rice

What was a common feature found in Harappan homes?

• Dedicated bathing floors

• Large gardens

• Royal thrones

• Private chapels

What was the Harappan civilization's approach to social hierarchy?

• Feudal system

• Caste system

• Relatively equal lives

• Strict class hierarchy