Indus Valley Civilisation Quiz

What is another name for the Indus Valley Civilisation?

• Dholavira Civilisation

• Kalibangan Civilisation

• Mohenjo-Daro Civilisation

• Harappan Civilisation

Which city was the first to be excavated in the Indus Valley?

• Mohenjo-Daro

• Lothal

• Dholavira

• Harappa

What was the main occupation of the Indus Valley people?

• Mining

• Fishing

• Agriculture

• Hunting

Which of the following was a major food item for the Indus Valley people?

• Corn

• Barley

• Oats

• Rice

What type of clothing did the Indus men typically wear?

• Trousers

• Skirt

• Robe

• Shirt

Which site is known for its dockyard?

• Harappa

• Lothal

• Kalibangan

• Mohenjo-Daro

What type of writing system did the Indus Valley Civilisation use?

• Cuneiform

• Latin

• Hieroglyphics

• Harappan scripts

Which animal was commonly reared by the Indus Valley people?

• Horses

• Buffaloes

• Camels

• Elephants

What was a significant feature of Dholavira?

• It was known for its trade routes.

• It had a large population.

• It was divided into three parts.

• It was the first site excavated.

Which of the following was NOT a crop grown by the Indus Valley people?

• Rice

• Peas

• Wheat

• Barley